Belkin F5D7632UK4 user manual Firewall, Policy, Manually Configuring your Router, section

Manually Configuring your Router

Firewall

Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks. The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack networks. These ports appear to be “Stealth”, meaning that for 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 that you leave the firewall enabled. Disabling the firewall protection will not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks, but it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled.

Policy

This page lets the user set the firewall security level. You may choose from four pre-defined security levels: Maximum, Typical (default setting), Minimum, and Disabled.

Maximum Security – This option will provide the user with maximum security, but it might also block uncommon applications such as online gaming. By selecting this option, the Router will reject all inbound traffic from the Internet except remote administration connections. It will also reject most outbound traffic to the Internet except common applications such as Telnet, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, IMAP, POP3, Ping, and SMTP.

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