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Chapter 4: Advanced Applications
This chapter provides information on how to set up and use the advanced features of
your NetComm NB5580/W.
4-1
Firewall
The Firewall setting page allows you to configure advanced Firewall functions to provide
superior security for your network environment. You must click "Apply" to make any
changes active.
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Firewall Option Enable this function to prevent DoS (Denial of Service) attacks
and to use SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection). SPI function will check the contents of
incoming data packets for malicious attacks. When the firewall is enabled it will
block against the following attacks:
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DoS
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DDoS
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Ping of Death
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LAND
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IP Spoofing
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SYN Slug
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IP Smurfing
Temporarily disable this option if you have a particularly sensitive Internet
application that does not function through the router.
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Web Filter This feature provides the ability to filter potential risks contained in web
pages accessed by LAN users.
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NB5580/W User Guide
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