NETGEAR Wifi Router Customizing the firewall settings

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7. Security

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.

Contents

Main R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Support Trademarks Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 3 Basic Settings Chapter 4 ADVANCED Home Settings Chapter 5 USB Storage Chapter 6 ReadySHARE Printer Chapter 7 Security Chapter 8 Administration Chapter 9 Advanced Settings Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Appendix A Supplemental Information Appendix B Notification of Compliance Getting to know your router Unpack Your Router Hardware Features Front and Side Panels The router front and side panels have the status LEDs and buttons shown in the following figure. Rear Panel Label Position Your Router Connecting to the router Router Setup Preparation Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP Gather ISP Information Wireless Devices and Security Settings Login and Access NETGEAR genie Setup Use NETGEAR genie After Installation Upgrade the Firmware Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen) Join Your Wireless Network Manual Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App Your Internet connection and WiFi network Internet Setup Page Parental Controls Page Page Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Change the Wireless Security Option Set Up a Guest Network View Attached Devices Specifying custom settings NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen Internet Connection Setup Wizard WAN Setup Default DMZ Server Change the MTU Size LAN Setup LAN TCP/IP Setup Use Router as DHCP Server Address Reservation Role of the Router as a DHCP Server Set Up Address Reservation WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections Quality of Service Setup WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Set Up Bandwidth Control Set Up QoS for Internet Access QoS for Applications and Online Gaming QoS for a Router LAN Port QoS for a MAC Address Edit or Delete a QoS Policy Accessing and configuring a USB storage Device Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router Safely Remove a USB Drive Access the USB Storage Device Page Sharing Files Share Photos Store Files in a Central Location for Printing Share Large Files over the Internet View a USB Device Attached to the Router USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings Available Network Folders Page Specify Approved USB Devices Media Server Settings TiVo Support Use ReadyDLNA to Play Media from Your Network on TiVo Page Setting up and managing a shared USB printer ReadySHARE Printer Utility Set Up the ReadySHARE Printer Utility Install the NETGEAR USB Control Center Set Up the NETGEAR USB Control Center Page Configure the NETGEAR USB Control Center Manage USB Print and Scan Jobs Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer Page Customizing the firewall settings 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 Add a Custom Service Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public Set Up Port Triggering Page Schedule Blocking Set Up Security Event Email Notifications Page Managing your network Update the Router Firmware View Router Status Router Information Internet Port Show Statistics Button Connection Status Button Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) View Logs Manage the Configuration File Back Up Settings Restore Configuration Settings Erase the Current Configuration Settings Change the Password Password Recovery Setting up unique situations Advanced Wireless Settings Control the Wireless Radio Set Up a Wireless Schedule View or Change WPS Settings Set Up a Wireless Access List by MAC Address Wireless Access Point Page Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode Page Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Set Up the Base Station Set Up a Repeater Dynamic DNS Static Routes Page Remote Management Universal Plug and Play IPv6 Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses Auto Detect IPv6 Auto Config IPv6 6to4 Tunnel IPv6 Pass Through IPv6 Fixed IPv6 DHCP IPv6 PPPoE Page Traffic Meter Page Page Quick Tips Sequence to Restart Your Network Check Ethernet Cable Connections Wireless Settings Network Settings Troubleshoot with the LEDs Power/Test LED Is Off or Blinking Power LED Stays Amber LEDs Never Turn Off Internet LEDs Is Off Cannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet Troubleshoot PPPoE Troubleshoot Internet Browsing Changes Not Saved Wireless Connectivity Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Test the LAN Path to Your Router Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Page Factory Settings Table 3. Factory default settings Table 3. Factory default settings (continued) Technical Specifications Table 4. R6200v2 Router specifications B B. Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Dual Band - Wireless Regulatory Compliance Information Europe EU Declaration of Conformity FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User FCC Caution Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations Industry Canada IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: Caution: NOTE IMPORTANTE: Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Avertissement: Interference Reduction Table