Motorola 2200 - Manual (Page 23)

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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 “Gaming” on page 46 ; once defined,
ser vices will be active whenever Off is set.
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 “Gaming” on page 46 ; once defined,
ser vices will be active whenever Off is set.
Restore
Medium when finished.