![3.6 Firewall](/images/new-backgrounds/134365/13436533x1.webp)
Forward Protocol — Enter the incoming (inbound) port or port range for this type of application (e.g.,
Forward Port — Select the inbound port protocol type: “TCP” or “UDP.”
Add — Click after filling in the fields to add the rule and display the Current
Apply — Click “Apply,” then “Save” to set and save any changes.
3.6 Firewall
The router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters to limit the risk of hacker attack, and by defending against a wide array of common hacker attacks. The router provides packet filtering rules by restricting service ports, IP addresses or MAC addresses.
3.6.1 MAC Filtering Configuration
You can block certain client PCs from accessing the Internet based on MAC addresses.
Stop — Click to turn off the Mac Filtering configuration when “Status” shows “enabled”; click (“Start”) to turn on the configuration when it’s shown as “disabled.”
Check Box — If selected, the undefined item in the MAC Address list is allowed to access the Internet.
MAC Address — Enter the toggled physical address to be either allowed or denied access to
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