Preventing Attacks On The Internet - Huawei WS325 User Manual

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Step 8 Click Apply.
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6.7 Preventing Attacks on the Internet

Function Overview
The Internet is an open network that is connected to PCs all over the world. Therefore,
the PCs on the Internet may be attacked anytime. The router provides powerful firewall
functions. By using the firewall, a protective shelter is established between your home
network and the Internet, thus protecting your PC from attacks on the Internet.
Configuration Example
If you have stringent requirements on network security, you can set the firewall level of
the router to High and set the router to prevent DoS attacks.
The configuration procedure is as follows:
Step 1 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Firewall.
The firewall page is displayed.
Step 3
Click Firewall Level.
Step 4
Select High for Firewall level.
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