Configuring Router’s Security | Actiontec electronic MI424-WR

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Router’s Security

The Wireless Broadband Router’s security suite includes comprehensive and robust security services: Stateful Packet Inspection, a firewall, user authentication proto- cols, and password protection mechanisms. These features allow users to connect their computers to the Internet and be protected from the security threats.

The Router’s firewall is the cornerstone of the Router’s security suite. It has been exclusively tailored to the needs of the residential/office user and is pre-configured to provide optimum security.

The firewall provides both the security and flexibility home and office users seek. It provides a managed, professional level of network security while enabling the safe use of interactive applications, such as Internet gaming and video-conferencing.

Additional features, including surfing restrictions and access control, can also be configured locally through the Router’s MegaControl Panel, or remotely by a service provider.

The firewall also supports advanced filtering, designed to allow comprehensive control over the firewall’s behavior. Specific input and output rules can be defined, the order of logically similar sets of rules can be controlled, and distinctions between rules that apply to Internet and local network devices can be made.

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Actiontec electronic MI424-WR user manual Configuring Router’s Security

Contents

Wireless Broadband Router Table of Contents Using Parental Controls 101 Using Advanced Settings 109Troubleshooting 147 Quality of Service 151 Monitoring the Router 143 169 Specifications 167Limited Warranty 171 This page left intentionally blank Package Contents Introduction1 Minimum System Requirements FeaturesWall-mount template Vertical stand Warranty Intrusion detection MAC address filtering Power Light Getting to Know the Router Wireless Light Ethernet WAN LightCoax WAN Light Internet Light Coax Port Reset ButtonRear Panel Power Switch Power switch powers the Router on and offPower Port Ethernet WAN Port This page left intentionally blank Connecting Router Setting Up the Router Then press Enter on the keyboard Router is now configured Connecting the Router Wireless Ethernet Windows XP Computer Network ConfigurationCoaxial Windows NT WindowsWindows 98/Me Home Linux Action Zone Broadband ConnectionQuick Links Configuring My Network Settings Accessing My Network Using My Network Configuring My Network Settings Page Configuring My Network Settings Enable Application Click Add. The Add Port Forwarding Rule screen appears Configuring My Network Settings Page Configuring My Network Settings This page left intentionally blank Creating a Wireless Network Overview Wireless Status Channel Creating a Wireless Network Basic Security Settings Click Apply to save the settings Advanced Security Settings Level 1 Wireless Security WEP Click Apply to save changes 802.1X WEP WPA Select the proper encryption algorithm Tkip or AESPage Wireless MAC Authentication When should this rule occur? 802.11b/g ModeAdvanced Wireless Options CTS Protection Mode NetworkTransmission Rate Beacon Interval RTS Threshold Configuring a Wireless Windows XP ClientFragmentation Threshold Creating a Wireless Network Connecting a Wireless Windows XP Client Creating a Wireless Network Page Creating a Wireless Network This page left intentionally blank Using Network Connections Network Home/Office General Internet Protocol Bridge DNS Server IP Address Distribution Routing Additional IP Addresses Ethernet ConnectionRouting Table General Ports Ethernet Switch Coax Connection General Coax Connection Status Password Enter the Coax Link password in this text boxCoax Link Broadband Ethernet Connection Configuring the Broadband Ethernet Connection Internet Protocol IP Address Distribution Routing Coax Broadband Connection Internet Connection Firewall Configuring the Coax Broadband Connection This section displays the Router’s Tx and Rx speeds in Mbps Password Enter the Coax Link password hereWAN Coax Connection Speeds DNS Server Routing WAN PPPoE/WAN PPPoE General PPP Configuration PPP AuthenticationPPP session automatically ends PPP reconnect attempts, as provided by the ISP PPP Compression Internet Protocol Routing Table Configuring Router’s Security Page General Configured in the Access Security Level Incoming traffic Network outgoing trafficLimited Only commonly Network from Internet Access Control Page Configuring the Router’s Security Port Forwarding DMZ Demilitarized Zone Host Click Apply to save the changes Port Triggering Configuring the Router’s Security Remote Administration Configuring the Router’s Security Website Blocking Click Apply to save changes Static NAT Advanced Filtering Page Configuring the Router’s Security Security Log Configuring the Router’s Security Page Configuring the Router’s Security Page Configuring the Router’s Security 100 Using Parental Controls Activating Parental Controls Creating a Filtering Policy Parental Controls Websites and URL Filtering 105 Advanced Options Statistics 108 Using Advanced Settings 110 Firmware Upgrade 111 Automatically Check and Send E-mail Automatically Check and UpgradeUpgrading From the Internet Manual Checking and Upgrading Firmware RestoreAutomatic Check Disabled Configuration File System Settings Wireless Broadband Router’s Hostname Prompt for Password When Accessing via LANWarn User Before Network Configuration Changes Local Domain Enable Logging Low Capacity Notification EnabledAllowed Capacity Before Email Notification System Log Buffer Size Click in this check box to activate security logging Security Log Buffer SizeEnter the size of the security log buffer in this text box Server Server Requires Authentication PPP TimeoutDhcp Timeout Port Date and Time Scheduler Rules 122 Routing 124 IP Address Distribution Domain Routing 126 127 128 Diagnostics Restoring Default Settings Reboot the Router ARP Address Resolution Protocol Table MAC Cloning Users Local Administration QoS Dynamic DNS Connection To Update PasswordOffline User Name Backup MX DNS ServerHost Name Wildcard 137 Network Objects Universal Plug and Play UPnP 140 Protocols 141 142 Monitoring Router Router Status System Log Connection Monitoring Traffic Monitoring Restoring the Router’s Default Settings TroubleshootingAccessing the Router if Locked Out Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address Is the wireless option on by default on the Router?LAN Connection Failure Ensure the Subnet Mask address is set to No. Follow these steps to refresh the IP address How do I find out what IP address my computer is using?Are the Router’s Ethernet ports auto-sensing? What is the default user name for the Router? How many computers can be connected through the Router? 802.1p Priority Quality of ServiceTraffic Priority MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger 323 Port triggering applications Appendix a Quality of Service 154 Traffic Shaping 156 157 To define a shaping class Name the new class and click Apply 159 160 161 162 163 802.1p Settings 165 166 Specifications B Environmental Wireless Operating RangeLED Indicators Class B Equipment Regulatory Compliance NoticesModifications 170 Limited Warranty 171 172 Limited Warranty 174