Configuring Advanced Settings

Attack Detection

If the firewall functions of the Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl are activated, the device monitors and limits access to incoming data traffic via the DSL connection with a function called "Stateful Packet Inspection" (SPI). This allows the Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl to detect and prevent certain types of attack from the Internet, such as Denial-of-Service (DoS). DoS attacks are aimed at devices and networks with Internet connections. The aim is not so much to steal data as to paralyse the computer or network to such an extent that the network resources are no longer available. A typical hacker attack involves, for example, a remote computer acting in place of the paralysed device and receiving the data intended for the device.

You can use the Attack Detection function to change the standard firewall settings and arrange to be notified by e-mail about any attempted hacker attacks.

ìIn the Advanced Settings – Internet – Firewall menu, select Attack Detection.

ìSelect the security level for the firewall:

–The Medium default level offers high security and hardly limits functionality of certain applications.

–The High level offers maximum security and may limit functionality for certain applications.

–The Low level offers maximum functionality but may provide low security.

ìClick OK to apply the settings.

Setting up access control to the Internet

The Access Control function allows you to block access to various services for one or more PCs. You can permit or block access to services at certain times.

ìIn the Advanced Settings – Internet – Firewall menu, select Access Control.

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