Belkin PM01527ea F5D8636-4 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface, Configuring the Firewall

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

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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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