router.

¾Forbid Ping Packet from LAN Port - Enable or Disable forbidding Ping Packet to access the router from the LAN port. The default value is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from the LAN port cannot access the router. (Defends against some viruses)

Click the Save button to save the settings.

Click the Blocked DoS Host Table button to display the DoS host table by blocking.

4.11 Static Routing

A static route is a pre-determined path that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network. To add or delete a route, work in the area under the Static Routing page as shown in Figure 4-44.

Figure 4-44 Static Routing

To add static routing entries:

1.Click the Add New button. (pop up Figure 4-45)

2.Enter the following parameters.

¾Destination IP Address - The Destination IP Address is the address of the network or host that you want to assign to a static route.

¾Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP Address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.

¾Default Gateway - This is the IP Address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the router and the network or host.

3.Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry from the Status pull-down list.

4.Click the Save button to save the changes.

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TL-WA5210G specifications

The TP-Link TL-WA5210G is a powerful outdoor wireless access point designed to provide extended coverage and high-speed wireless connectivity in challenging environments. Targeted at outdoor networking applications, this device is commonly utilized for establishing wireless connections across open areas, such as campuses, farms, and remote sites where traditional wired connections may not be feasible.

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