ConnectGear GR-104 - Manual (Page 40)

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The Broadband router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters,
thus limiting the risk of hacker attack, and defending against a wide array of common Internet
attacks. However, for applications that require unrestricted access to the Internet, you can
configure a specific client/server as a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
Note: To enable the Firewall settings select Enable and click Apply
Parameters
Description
2.5.1 Access Control
Access Control allows you to specify which hosts/users can or
cannot have access to certain Internet applications
2.5.2 Hacker Prevention
The Broadband router's firewall can block common hacker
attacks and can alert you by email if attacks occur
2.5.3 DMZ
The DMZ function allows you to re-direct all packets going to
your WAN port IP address to a particular IP address in your LAN.
Click on one of the three firewall selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section
2.5.1 Access Control
If you want to restrict users from accessing certain Internet applications/services (e.g. Internet
websites, email, FTP etc.), then this is the place to set that configuration. Access Control allows
users to define the traffic type permitted or not permitted in your LAN. You can control which PC