Cisco Systems WRT610N manual Security Firewall, Security VPN Passthrough, Web Filters

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Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

Security > Firewall

The Firewall screen is used to configure a firewall that can filter out various types of unwanted traffic on the Router’s local network.

Security > Firewall

Firewall

SPI Firewall Protection  To use firewall protection, keep the default selection, Enabled. To turn off firewall protection, select Disabled.

Internet Filters

Filter Anonymous Internet Requests  This feature makes it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network. This option is enabled by default. Disable it to allow anonymous Internet requests.

Filter Multicast  Multicasting allows for multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the same time. If multicasting is permitted, then the Router will allow IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate computers. Select this option to enable the filter.

Filter Internet NAT Redirection  This feature is used to prevent a local computer from using a URL or Internet address to access the local server. Select this option to enable the filter.

Filter IDENT (Port 113)  This feature keeps port 113 from being scanned by devices outside of your local network. Select this option to enable the filter.

Web Filters

Proxy  Use of WAN proxy servers may compromise the Gateway’s security. Denying Proxy will disable access to any WAN proxy servers. Select this option to enable proxy filtering. Deselect the feature to allow proxy access.

Java  Java is a programming language for websites. If you deny Java, you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language. Select this option to enable Java filtering. Deselect the feature to allow Java usage.

ActiveX  ActiveX is a programming language for websites. If you deny ActiveX, you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language. Select this option to enable ActiveX filtering. Deselect the feature to allow ActiveX usage.

Cookies  A cookie is data stored on your computer and used by Internet sites when you interact with them. Select this option to filter cookies. Deselect the feature to allow cookie usage.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

Security > VPN Passthrough

The VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable VPN tunnels using IPSec, L2TP, or PPTP protocols to pass through the Router’s firewall.

Security > VPN Passthrough

VPN Passthrough

IPSec Passthrough  Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled.

L2TP Passthrough  Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable Point-to-Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled.

PPTP Passthrough  Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

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Contents Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Icon Descriptions Online ResourcesCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix C Specifications Appendix D Warranty Information Appendix E Regulatory InformationAppendix F Software End User License Agreement Back Panel Front PanelWall-Mounting Placement Horizontal PlacementAdditional Security Tips General Network Security GuidelinesHow to Access the Browser-Based Utility Setup Basic SetupInternet Setup LanguageAutomatic Configuration Dhcp Static IPPPPoE Telstra Cable Optional SettingsDhcp Server Settings Network SetupRouter Address Dhcp ReservationTime Setting Setup DdnsDdns Service DynDNS.orgSetup Advanced Routing Setup MAC Address CloneMAC Address Clone Advanced RoutingWireless Configuration Manual Wireless Basic Wireless SettingsGHz or 2.4 GHz Wireless Settings Simultaneous NetworksWi-Fi Protected Setup GHz or 2.4 GHz Wireless Security Wireless Wireless SecuritySecurity Mode WPA2 PersonalWPA Enterprise WPA2 EnterpriseRadius Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Wireless MAC FilterAdvanced Wireless Access RestrictionAdvanced Configuration Security VPN Passthrough Security FirewallFirewall Web FiltersDisk Detail Storage DiskShared Folder Format DiskAccess SetupStorage Media Server DatabaseStorage FTP Server AccessAdd a Media Folder Media FolderStorage Administration InformationCreate or Edit an FTP Folder Group Management User ManagementCreate or Edit a User Account Create or Edit a Group AccountSummary Internet Access PolicyApplications and Gaming Port Range Forwarding Applications and Gaming Single Port ForwardingSingle Port Forwarding Port Range ForwardingApplications & Gaming Port Range Triggering Applications and Gaming DMZPort Range Triggering Applications and Gaming QoS QoS Quality of ServiceAdd a New Game Online GamesMAC Address Ethernet PortAdministration Management Router PasswordSummary Administration Diagnostics Administration LogBackup and Restore LogAdministration Firmware Upgrade Administration Factory DefaultsDiagnostics Factory DefaultsStatus Local Network Status Router5GHz/2.4GHz Wireless Network Status Wireless NetworkAppendix a Troubleshooting Click the Administration tab Access the USB Storage Device Install the USB Storage DeviceOverview Windows VistaMap a Drive Create a Shortcut to a Shared FolderAccess Mapped Drive Advanced Configuration Advanced Users Only Access the Browser-Based UtilityCreate a Shared Folder Create a User Group Account Create a User Account Appendix C Specifications Exclusions and Limitations Limited WarrantyObtaining Warranty Service Technical Support FCC Statement Safety Notices Industry Canada StatementFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Restrictions in the 5 GHz BandWireless Disclaimer Avis d’Industrie CanadaRestrictions dans la bande 5 GHz Dansk Danish Miljøinformation for kunder i EU Regulatory Information Norsk Norwegian Miljøinformasjon for kunder i EU Regulatory Information Cisco Products Software LicensesSchedule Cisco Software License Agreement Software End User License Agreement Software End User License Agreement Schedule Network Magic Features Schedule Open Source and Third Party Licenses Schedule 3-APreamble Software End User License Agreement No Warranty GNU Lesser General Public License Schedule 3-BSoftware End User License Agreement Software End User License Agreement Software End User License Agreement END of Schedule 3-B Schedule 3-C OpenSSL LicenseOriginal SSLeay License END of Schedule 3-C
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