Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router
802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking
The MR814v2 router includes an
•802.11b
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•WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase
•Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address.
•Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can connect.
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the MR814v2 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include:
•Denial of Service (DoS) protection.
Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND Attack, and IP Spoofing.
•Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN.
•Blocks access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as
•Logs security incidents.
The MR814v2 will log security events such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. You can configure the router to email the log to you at specified intervals. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to your email address or email pager whenever a significant event occurs.
•With its content filtering feature, the MR814v2 prevents objectionable content from reaching your PCs. The router allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for keywords within Web addresses. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to access objectionable Internet sites.
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