Belkin F5D8235-4 - Manual (Page 55)

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N+ Wireless Router
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UsINg THe Web-based adVaNCed UseR INTeRfaCe
blocking an ICMP Ping
Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential
victims on the Internet . By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a
response from the IP address, a hacker can determine that something of
interest might be there . The Router can be set up so it will not respond
to an ICMP ping from the outside . This heightens your Router’s security
level .
To turn off the ping response, select “Block ICMP Ping” (1) and click
“Apply Changes” . The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping .
security log
This page keeps a log of router activity, such as computers logging in to
and out of the Router, as well as attempts from the Internet to connect
to the Router . This log file can be saved and cleared .
Utilities
The “Utilities” screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router
and perform certain administrative functions .
(1)