MAC Filter, URL blocking, Schedule rule

Network attacks that deny access to a network device are called Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks. DoS attacks are aimed at devices and networks with a connection to the Internet. Their goal is not to steal information, but to disable a device or network so users no longer have access to network resources.

The Wireless Router firewall function protects against the following DoS attacks : IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death, IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, UDP port loopback, Snork Attack, TCP null scan, and TCP SYN flooding.

The firewall does not significantly affect system performance, so we advise leaving it enabled to protect your network. Select "Enable" and click the "SAVE SETTINGS" button to open the Firewall submenus.

4.8.1 Access Control

Access Control allows users to define the outgoing traffic permitted or not-permitted through the WAN interface. The default is to permit all outgoing traffic.

To add the PC to the filtering table :

1- Click "Add PC" on the Access Control screen

2- Define the appropriate settings for client PC services

3- Click "OK" and then click "SAVE SETTINGS" to save your settings

4.8.2 MAC Filter

The Wireless Router can also limit the network access based on the MAC address. The MAC Filtering Table allows the Wireless Router to enter up to 32 MAC addresses that are allowed to access to the WAN port.

1- Click "Yes" to enable, or "No" to disable this function

2- Enter the MAC address in the space provided and click "Save Settings" to confirm

4.8.3 URL blocking

The Wireless Router allows the user to block access to web sites by entering either a full URL address or just a keyword. This feature can be used to protect children from accessing violent or pornographic web sites.

4.8.4 Schedule rule

You may filter Internet access for local clients based on rules. Each access control rule may be activated at a scheduled time. Define the time schedule on this page, and apply the rule on the Access Control page.

4.8.5 Intrusion detection

Intrusion Detection Feature

Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Anti-DoS firewall protection (Default : Enabled) - The Intrusion Detection Feature of the Wireless Router limits access for incoming traffic at the WAN port. When the SPI feature is turned on, all incoming packets will be blocked except for those types marked in the Stateful Packet Inspection section.

Configuring the Wireless Router