How Do I Configure the Cable Modem Gateway?

 

 

 

Field Name

Description

 

IP Flood Detection

Blocks malicious devices that are attempting to flood

 

 

devices or networks with illegal broadcast packets.

 

 

Also referred to as “broadcast storm.”

 

 

 

 

Firewall Protection

Enables/disables the firewall. When the firewall is

 

 

enabled, the firewall will allow most commonly used

 

 

applications to automatically open IP ports and pass

 

 

data without any special setup or manual port

 

 

configuration.

 

 

 

 

Configuring Firewall Event Logging and E-mail Alerts

Use the Setup Firewall - Event Logging page to access the firewall event log and allows you to enter your e-mail address in order for you to receive e-mail alerts related to firewall attacks by hackers.

Note: If you are not familiar with the settings detailed in this section, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the cable modem gateway default firewall event logging settings.

Click Event Logging in the Firewall section of the Setup page to access the Setup Firewall - Event Logging page.

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