Draytek VIGOR 2700GE/E - Manual (Page 60)

Vigor2700Ge/e User’s Guide 55
The reminder as regards concern about Firewall and UPnP:
Can't work with Firewall Software
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Enabling firewall applications on your PC may cause the UPnP function not working
properly. This is because these applications will block the accessing ability of some
network ports.
Security Considerations
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Activating the UPnP function on your network may incur some security threats. You
should consider carefully these risks before activating the UPnP function.
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Some Microsoft operating systems have found out the UPnP weaknesses and
hence you need to ensure that you have applied the latest service packs and
patches.
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Non-privileged users can control some router functions, including removing and
adding port mappings.
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The UPnP function dynamically adds port mappings on behalf of some UPnP-aware
applications. When the applications terminate abnormally, these mappings may not be
removed.
3 3 . . 6 6 W W i i r r e e l l e e s s s s L L A A N N
Over recent years, the market for wireless communications has enjoyed tremendous growth.
Wireless technology now reaches or is capable of reaching virtually every location on the
surface of the earth. Hundreds of millions of people exchange information every day via
wireless communication products. The Vigor Ge model, a.k.a. Vigor wireless router, is
designed for maximum flexibility and efficiency of a small office/home. Any authorized staff
can bring a built-in WLAN client PDA or notebook into a meeting room for conference
without laying a clot of LAN cable or drilling holes everywhere. Wireless LAN enables high
mobility so WLAN users can simultaneously access all LAN facilities just like on a wired
LAN as well as Internet access.
The Vigor wireless routers are equipped with a wireless LAN interface compliant with the
standard IEEE 802.11g protocol. To boost its performance further, the Vigor Router is also
loaded with advanced wireless technology Super G
TM to lift up data rate up to 108 Mbps (The
actual data throughput will vary according to the network conditions and environmental