Network attacks that deny access to a network device are called
The Wireless Router firewall function protects against the following DoS attacks : IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death, IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, UDP port loopback, Snork Attack, TCP null scan, and TCP SYN flooding.
The firewall does not significantly affect system performance, so we advise leaving it enabled to protect your network. Select "Enable" and click the "SAVE SETTINGS" button to open the Firewall submenus.
4.8.1 Access Control
Access Control allows users to define the outgoing traffic permitted or
To add the PC to the filtering table :
1- Click "Add PC" on the Access Control screen
2- Define the appropriate settings for client PC services
3- Click "OK" and then click "SAVE SETTINGS" to save your settings
4.8.2 MAC Filter
The Wireless Router can also limit the network access based on the MAC address. The MAC Filtering Table allows the Wireless Router to enter up to 32 MAC addresses that are allowed to access to the WAN port.
1- Click "Yes" to enable, or "No" to disable this function
2- Enter the MAC address in the space provided and click "Save Settings" to confirm
4.8.3 URL blocking
The Wireless Router allows the user to block access to web sites by entering either a full URL address or just a keyword. This feature can be used to protect children from accessing violent or pornographic web sites.
4.8.4 Schedule rule
You may filter Internet access for local clients based on rules. Each access control rule may be activated at a scheduled time. Define the time schedule on this page, and apply the rule on the Access Control page.
4.8.5 Intrusion detection
Intrusion Detection Feature
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and
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