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Filters block specific internal users from accessing the Internet. You can set up a filter through an IP address or a network Port number.
To Modify Filter Settings
•Enter the IP addresses you wish to filter into the IP address fields. The users who have these IP addresses will not be able to access the Internet.
•You can also filter users by entering their network port number. Enter the port numbers you want to filter into the port numbers fields. Users who are connected to the Router will no longer be able to access any port number listed there.
Block WAN Request
•By enabling the Block WAN Request feature, you can prevent your network from being pinged, or detected, by other Internet users. The Block WAN Request feature also adds another measure of security to your network by hiding your network ports. Both functions of the Block WAN Request feature make it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network.
Click the Apply button to save any changes.
Port forwarding sets up public services on your network. When users from the Internet make certain requests of your network, the Router will forward those requests to the appropriate computer. It is recommended that the Router's DHCP function is disabled when Forwarding.
Forwarding is generally used to set up a webserver, ftp server, or
1.Enter the port number used by the server. On the same line, enter the IP Address of the server that you want the Internet users to be able to access.
2.Configure as many entries as you would like until all of the link entries are filled.
3.Click the Apply button to save the settings.
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