Belkin PM01527ea F5D8636-4 user manual Configuring the Firewall

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Configuring the Firewall

Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including:

•	IP Spoofing	The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to
		attack networks.. These ports appear to be “stealth” meaning that for
•	Land Attack Ping of Death (PoD)	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
•	Denial of Service (DoS)	that you leave the firewall enabled.. Disabling the firewall protection will
		not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks, but it is
•	IP with zero length	recommended that you leave the firewall enabled..

•Smurf Attack

•TCP Null Scan

•SYN flood

•UDP flooding

•Tear Drop Attack

•ICMP defect

•RIP defect

•Fragment flooding

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Contents Wireless Modem Router Table of Contents Benefits of a Home Network Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Revolutionary N Wireless Technology with Mimo N Mimo IntroductionPlacement of your N Wireless Modem Router Important Factors for Placement and SetupRouter Placement Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless PhonesSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Features Product OverviewBuilt-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp Setup AssistantIntegrated N Wireless Access Point Product OverviewPackage Contents Knowing your Modem RouterSetup Assistant Software System Requirements Internet Connection SettingsKnowing your Modem Router System RequirementsSecurity Wireless-Computer StatusWired-Computer Status Router/Power Status Adsl Line StatusInternet Status WPS Push ButtonConnections to Wired Computers Yellow Reset ButtonResetting the Router Ii.. Restoring the Factory DefaultsConnecting and Configuring your Modem Router Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router Hardware Connections Brand-New SetupReplacing an Existing Modem or Modem Router Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Select CountryConfirmation Screen Progress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless Network Requesting Internet Account Info if neededConfiguring the Router Checking Internet Connection Congratulations Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers Set Up Wireless Security Run the Security Assistant Software Progress Screen Picking the Security Type Creating a Network Key Transferring the Key Verifying the Connection Congratulations Alternate Setup Method Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation GuideLogging out of the Router Alternate Setup MethodLogging into the Router Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Login/Logout Button Internet-Status IndicatorLAN Settings Internet SettingsPPPoE PPPoA Dynamic/Fixed IP 1483 Bridged Static IP IPoA Modem Only Disable Internet SharingAdsl Info Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Alternate Setup Method For Dynamic IP connection For Static IP connectionSetting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP IPoA Alternate Setup Method Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the LAN SettingsUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN SettingsIP Address Subnet MaskDhcp Server IP PoolTable of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid Changing the Wireless Channel Using the Wireless Mode SwitchExtension Channel OffUsing the Bandwidth Switch Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Switch802..11e/WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia QoS 20MHz/40MHzChanging the Wireless Security Settings Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPA2 Requirements Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WPA Security Setting WPA-PSKSetting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal Key Setting MAC Address Control Setting up an Allow Access ListSetting up a Deny Access List Configuring the Firewall Choosing an Application Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsManually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Setting Client IP Filters Setting MAC Address Filtering Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Using Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientBlocking an Icmp Ping Utilities Restarting the Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Saving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Firmware Checking for a New Version of FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Router’s Firmware Changing System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up toManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OSManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me Recommended Web Browser Settings Microsoft Internet Explorer 4..0 or HigherRecommended Web Browser Settings Netscape Navigator 4..0 or HigherSolution TroubleshootingProblem Troubleshooting Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Limiting the Wireless Transmit Rate Problem C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key Troubleshooting Supported Operating Systems Enabling WPA-PSKMimo N1 Mimo Technical Support Local rates applyInformation Europe-European Union NoticeRestricted Use in Certain Countries Information How state law relates to the warranty