Linksys WRT54GH manual Security VPN Passthrough, Web Filter

Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

Filter Multicast  Multicasting allows for multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the same time. If multicasting is permitted, then the Router will allow IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate computers. Select this option to filter multicasting. This option is disabled by default.

Filter Internet NAT Redirection  This feature uses port forwarding to block access to local servers from local networked computers. Select this option to filter Internet NAT redirection. This option is disabled by default.

Filter IDENT (Port 113)  This feature keeps port 113 from being scanned by devices outside of your local network. This feature is enabled by default. Deselect this option to disable it.

Web Filter

For the following options, select the option to enable it, or deselect the option to disable it.

Proxy  Use of WAN proxy servers may compromise the Gateway’s security. Denying Proxy will disable access to any WAN proxy servers. Select this option to enable proxy filtering. This option is disabled by default.

Java  Java is a programming language for websites. If you deny Java, you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language. Select this option to enable Java filtering. This option is disabled by default.

ActiveX  ActiveX is a programming language for websites. If you deny ActiveX, you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language. Select this option to enable ActiveX filtering. This option is disabled by default.

Cookies  A cookie is data stored on your computer and used by Internet sites when you interact with them. Select this option to filter cookies. This option is disabled by default.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

Security > VPN Passthrough

The VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router’s firewall.

Security > VPN Passthrough

VPN Passthrough

IPSec Passthrough  Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled.

PPTP Passthrough  Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled.

L2TP Passthrough  Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable Point-to-Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

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