Firewall, Firewall background – Motorola Netopia 3397GP User Manual
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Firewall
When you click the
Firewall
link, the Firewall selection page appears.
In addition to the recommended
Medium setting, for special circumstances, High and Low levels of
firewall protection are available. You can also turn all firewall protection
Off.
Consider your security needs carefully before making any changes here.
If you select a different level of firewall protection, click the
Save Changes
button.
Firewall Background
The following table gives some tips for Firewall settings:
Application
Select this
Level
Other Considerations
Typical Internet usage
(browsing, e-mail)
Medium
Multi-player online
gaming
Low
Set up
; once defined, ser vices
will be active whenever firewall mode set to
Low/Off.
Restore
Medium when finished.
Going on vacation
High
Protects your connection while you’re away.
Finished online use for the
day
High
This protects you instead of disconnecting your Gateway
connection.
Chatting online or using
instant messaging
Off
Set up
; once defined, ser vices
will be active whenever Off is set.
Restore
Medium when finished.