Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834
•
•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 WPNT834 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 WPNT834 will log security events such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. You can configure the router to
•Keyword screening.
The WPNT834 prevents objectionable content from reaching your computers. 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.
Security
The WPNT834 router is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as described in this section.
•Computers Hidden by NAT.
NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for requests originating from the local network. Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded, preventing users outside the LAN from finding and directly accessing the computers on the LAN.
Introduction |
