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Firewall Setup
Chapter 6
Firewall Setup
6.1 Introduction
Security is top priority to be took into consideration as the users of
broadband line demands more bandwidth for multimedia, interactive
applications, or distance learning. The Firewall function helps protect
your local network against attack from unauthorized outsiders. It also
provides a way of restricting users on the local network from accessing
the Internet. Additionally, it can filter out specific packets to trigger the
router to place an outgoing connection.
Basic security is that you are recommended to set user name and
password to your router when you install your router.
The
administrator login will prevent unauthorized access to the router
configuration from your router.
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