Manage The Wan Settings; Change The Wan Security Settings - NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700 User Manual

Manage the WAN settings

You can change security and other settings that determine how the router interacts with
the Internet, also known as the wide area network (WAN).

Change the WAN security settings

The wide area network (WAN) security settings include port scan protection and denial
of service (DoS) protection, which can protect your local area network (LAN) against
many common cyber attacks. By default, DoS protection is enabled and a port scan is
rejected.
You can also enable the router to respond to a ping to its Internet port. This feature
allows your router to be discovered from the Internet. We recommend that you enable
this feature only as a diagnostic tool or if a specific reason exists.
To change the default WAN security settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set
up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.
The WAN Setup page displays.
5. To disable the protection for port scans and DoS attacks, select the Disable Port
Scan and DoS Protection check box.
6. To enable the router to respond to a ping request from the Internet, select the
Respond to Ping on Internet Port check box.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Manage the WAN and LAN
Network Settings
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