Cisco Systems DPC3827, EPC3827 Enables/disables java applets and ActiveX scripts. This feature

	How Do I Configure My DOCSIS Residential Gateway?
Section	Field Description
	Block Java and ActiveX Scripts
	Enables/disables java applets and ActiveX scripts. This feature
	helps to protect the devices in your private network from irritating
	or malicious Java applets that are sent, unsolicited, to devices in
	your private network from the Internet. These applets run
	automatically when they are received by a PC.
	Java is a programming language for websites. If you select the Filter
	Java Applets feature, you may not have access to Internet sites
	created using this programming language.
	This feature also helps to protect the devices in your private
	network from irritating or malicious ActiveX controls that are sent,
	unsolicited, to devices in your private network from the Internet.
	These ActiveX controls run automatically when they are received by
	a PC.
	Block fragmented IP packets
	Enables/disables filtering of fragmented IP packets. This feature
	helps protect your private local network from Internet based denial
	of service attacks.
	Block Port Scan Detection
	Enables/disables the gateway from responding to Internet based
	port scans. This feature is designed to protect your private local
	network from Internet based hackers who attempt to gain
	unsolicited access to your network by detecting open IP ports on
	your gateway.
	Block IP Flood Detection
	Blocks malicious devices that are attempting to flood devices or
	networks with illegal broadcast packets. Also referred to as
	―broadcast storm.‖

Block WAN Requests

Block Anonymous Internet Requests

Enable this feature to keep your network from being "pinged" or detected by other Internet users. The Block Anonymous Internet Requests feature also hides your network ports. Both make it more difficult for outside users to enter your network.

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