Belkin N1 Wireless Modem Router F5D8631-4 - Manual (Page 53)

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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Configuring the Firewall
Your Modem Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your
network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including:
• IP Spoofing
• Land Attack Ping of Death (PoD)
• Denial of Service (DoS)
• IP with zero length
• Smurf Attack
• TCP Null Scan
• SYN flood
• UDP flooding
• Tear Drop Attack
• ICMP defect
• RIP defect
• Fragment flooding
The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack
networks. These ports appear to be “stealth” meaning that for all intents
and purposes, they do not exist to a would-be hacker. You can turn
the firewall function off if needed; however, it is recommended that
you leave the firewall enabled. Disabling the firewall protection will not
leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks, but it is
recommended that you leave the firewall enabled.