Configuring.the.firewall - Belkin N1 MIMO Wireless User Manual

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Configuring the Firewall
Your.Modem.Router.is.equipped.with.a.firewall.that.will.protect.your.
network.from.a.wide.array.of.common.hacker.attacks.including:
•.IP.Spoofing
•.Land.Attack.Ping.of.Death.(PoD)
•.Denial.of.Service.(DoS)
•.IP.with.zero.length
•.Smurf.Attack
•.TCP.Null.Scan
•.SYN.flood
•.UDP.flooding
•.Tear.Drop.Attack
•.ICMP.defect
•.RIP.defect
•.Fragment.flooding
The.firewall.also.masks.common.ports.that.are.frequently.used.to.attack.
networks..These.ports.appear.to.be."stealth".meaning.that.for.all.intents.
and.purposes,.they.do.not.exist.to.a.would-be.hacker..You.can.turn.the.
firewall.function.off.if.needed;.however,.it.is.recommended.that.you.leave.
the.firewall.enabled..Disabling.the.firewall.protection.will.not.leave.your.
network.completely.vulnerable.to.hacker.attacks,.but.it.is.recommended.
that.you.leave.the.firewall.enabled.
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