Firewall - SMC Networks SMC Barricade SMC7004VWBR User Manual

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Firewall

The firewall does not significantly affect system performance, so we advise
enabling it to protect your network users. Select "Enable" and click the
"APPLY" button to open the Firewall submenus.
The Wireless Barricade's firewall can provide the access control of
connected client PCs, block common hacker attacks, including IP
Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death, IP with zero length, Smurf Attack,
UDP port loopback, Snork Attack, TCP null scan, and TCP SYN flooding.
The firewall does not significantly affect system performance, so we advise
leaving it enabled to protect your network users.
Note: When you select the "Enable" radio button of the "Enable or
disable Firewall module function" field, be sure to press the
"APPLY" button.
Access Control
Using this option allows you to specify different privileges for the client
PCs.
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