| How Do I Configure My DOCSIS Residential Gateway? | |
Section | Field Description |
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| Block Java and ActiveX Scripts | |
| Enables/disables java applets and ActiveX scripts. This feature | |
| helps to protect the devices in your private network from irritating | |
| or malicious Java applets that are sent, unsolicited, to devices in | |
| your private network from the Internet. These applets run | |
| automatically when they are received by a PC. | |
| Java is a programming language for websites. If you select the Filter | |
| Java Applets feature, you may not have access to Internet sites | |
| created using this programming language. | |
| This feature also helps to protect the devices in your private | |
| network from irritating or malicious ActiveX controls that are sent, | |
| unsolicited, to devices in your private network from the Internet. | |
| These ActiveX controls run automatically when they are received by | |
| a PC. | |
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| Block fragmented IP packets | |
| Enables/disables filtering of fragmented IP packets. This feature | |
| helps protect your private local network from Internet based denial | |
| of service attacks. | |
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| Block Port Scan Detection | |
| Enables/disables the gateway from responding to Internet based | |
| port scans. This feature is designed to protect your private local | |
| network from Internet based hackers who attempt to gain | |
| unsolicited access to your network by detecting open IP ports on | |
| your gateway. | |
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| Block IP Flood Detection | |
| Blocks malicious devices that are attempting to flood devices or | |
| networks with illegal broadcast packets. Also referred to as | |
| ―broadcast storm.‖ | |
Block WAN Requests
Block Anonymous Internet Requests
Enable this feature to keep your network from being "pinged" or detected by other Internet users. The Block Anonymous Internet Requests feature also hides your network ports. Both make it more difficult for outside users to enter your network.
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