Firewall - 3Com OfficeConnect WL-542 User Manual

Firewall

Some ISPs require a host name. If your ISP has this requirement, enter the
host name in the Host Name field.
1 Three different ways to configure this page:
If your ISP requires an assigned MAC address, enter the values for a
■
WAN MAC address
or
If the computer you are now using is the one that was previously
■
connected directly to the cable modem, select Clone
or
To reset the MAC Address to the default, select Reset MAC.
■
2 Click Apply to save the settings.
From these pages, you can configure settings for the firewall.
Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network
from a wide array of common hacker attacks including Ping of Death
(PoD) and Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. You can turn the firewall
function off if needed. Turning off the firewall protection will not leave
your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks, but 3Com
recommends that you leave the firewall enabled whenever possible.
Figure 46 Firewall Screen
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