Security, Customizing the firewall settings

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Customizing the firewall settings

This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and devices on your network.

This chapter includes the following sections:

•Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic

•Block Services (Port Filtering)

•Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports

•Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications

•How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering

•Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers

•Set Up Port Triggering

•Schedule Blocking

•Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

For information about Live Parental Controls, see Parental Controls on page 22.

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Contents

R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Support ComplianceTrademarks Contents USB Storage Administration Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Getting to know your router Hardware Features Unpack Your Router WiFi On/Off button WPS button USB 2.0 port LEDs Front and Side Panels Rear Panel Label Position Your Router Connecting to the router Getting Started Router Setup Preparation Login and AccessWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Netgear genie Setup  To use Netgear genie to set up your router Use Netgear genie after Installation Upgrade the Firmware To upgrade the firmware Dashboard Basic Home Screen Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help Join Your Wireless Network Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method To use WPS to join the wireless network Manual Method Netgear genie App and Mobile genie App Genie mobile app home screen Netgear genie Basic Settings Your Internet connection and WiFi Internet Setup Internet Setup Screen Fields Internet Service Provider. PPPoE or PPPoAInternet IP Address  To set up Live Parental Controls Parental Controls Netgear genie Basic Settings Basic Wireless Settings Click the Take me to the status screen button Netgear genie Basic Settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Security Options Set Up a Guest Network Change the Wireless Security Option  To set up a guest network Select Basic Guest Network View Attached Devices  To go to the Attached Devices screen Specifying custom settings Netgear genie Advanced Home Internet Connection Setup Wizard  To use the Setup Wizard Select Advanced Setup WizardNetgear genie Advanced Home Screen WAN Setup Default DMZ Server Change the MTU Size Common MTU sizes LAN Setup  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup LAN Setup Screen Settings  To change the LAN settings Select Advanced Setup LAN Setup Role of the Router as a Dhcp Server Use Router as Dhcp Server WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections Set Up Address Reservation Quality of Service QoS Setup WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsPush Button Set Up QoS for Internet Access  To disable WMM QoS Select Advanced Setup QoS Setup Netgear genie Advanced Home QoS for a Router LAN Port Click the Add Priority Rule button Edit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy Bandwidth Control  To set the maximum uplink bandwidth Enable Facebook WiFi  To enable Facebook WiFiSelect the Enable Facebook Wi-Fi check box Netgear genie Advanced Home Facebook WiFi is enabled Accessing and Configuring a USB Storage USB Storage USB Drive Requirements Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router To connect a USB storage device Access the USB Storage Device Safely Remove a USB Drive To map the USB device to a Windows network drive  To access the USB drive from a remote computer  To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computer Share Files Share PhotosStore Files in a Central Location for Printing  To share files with your friends and family Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault Share Large Files over the Internet To back up your Windows computer View a USB Device Attached to the Router USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default Available Network Folders  To add a network folder Select Advanced ReadySHARE Click Create Network Folder  To edit a network folder Select Advanced ReadySHARE Specify Approved USB Devices Select the Allow only approved devices check box Media Server Settings TiVo Support Use ReadyDLNA to Play Media from Your Network on TiVo To play videos On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows  To copy TiVo Files onto a computer Setting up and managing a shared USB ReadySHARE Printer Set Up the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To set up ReadySHARE PrinterReadySHARE Printer Utility Install the Netgear USB Control Center  To install the Netgear USB Control Center ReadySHARE Printer Set Up the Netgear USB Control Center  To set up the Netgear USB Control Center Configure the Netgear USB Control Center  To configure the Netgear USB Control Center Select Tools Configuration Manage USB Print and Scan Jobs ReadySHARE Printer Launch the Netgear USB Control Center  To launch the Netgear USB Control Center Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer  To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer Customizing the firewall settings Security Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic  To delete a keyword or domainClick Delete Keyword  To specify a trusted computer Block Services Port Filtering Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Defined Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers Add a Custom Service Click the Add Custom Service button Set Up Port Triggering Click Edit Service or Delete ServiceEdit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example Make a Local Web Server Public Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box Security Schedule Blocking  To schedule blocking Select Advanced Security Schedule Set Up Security Event Email Notifications Your settings are saved Administration Managing your network Upgrade the Router Firmware View Router Status Router InformationInternet Port Hardware Version. The router model Show Statistics Button Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Connection Status Button View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access  To view logs Select Advanced Administration Logs Manage the Configuration File Back Up SettingsRestore Configuration Settings Do not interrupt the reboot process Change the Password Erase the Current Configuration Settings Password Recovery  To recover your password Advanced Settings Setting up unique situations Advanced Wireless Settings Control the Wireless Radio Set Up a Wireless Schedule View or Change WPS Settings To configure and enable the wireless schedule Set Up a Wireless Access List by MAC Address Wireless Access Point AP Select the Turn Access Control On check box  To set up the router as an AP Select Advanced Wireless AP Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode  To set up bridge mode Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account Dynamic DNS Service Provider list, select Netgear  To set up Dynamic DNS if you already have an accountSpecify a DNS Account That You Already Have Netgear NoIP.com Change the Dynamic DNS Settings  To change your settingsSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Dynamic DNS Static Routes  To set up a static route  To edit or delete a static route Remote Management Universal Plug and Play  To turn on Universal Plug and Play IPv6 Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses Auto Detect IPv6 Auto Config IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Advanced Settings 114  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connectionIPv6 Pass Through IPv6 Fixed  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp server IPv6 Dhcp  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 PPPoE Advanced Settings 118 Traffic Meter Advanced Settings 120 Troubleshooting Wireless Settings Network SettingsQuick Tips Troubleshoot with the LEDs Power LED Is Off or Blinking Power LED Stays AmberLEDs Never Turn Off Internet LEDs Is Off WiFi LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet Troubleshooting 126 Troubleshoot PPPoE Troubleshoot Internet Browsing Wireless Connectivity Changes Not Saved Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Test the LAN Path to Your Router To ping the router from a Windows computer Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Factory Settings Factory default settings Supplemental Information 133 Technical Specifications R6300v2 Router specifications Supplemental Information 135

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Customizing the firewall settings