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Block WAN Ping: Select “Enable” if you do not want the router to respond to ping
requests from the Internet.
Block Multicast: Select “Enable” if you want to prevent multicast packets from
being forwarded to your local network.
Block Inbound Trace Route: Traceroute has been frequently used by attackers to
map out one’s local network architecture. Select “Enable” to prevent the potential
attackers from acquiring this sensitive information.
Block Spoofing: Select “Enable” to filter packets received from the Internet that
pretend to be originated from the local network.
Block Stealth Scanning: Stealth scanning is a technique used by attackers to
discover open ports on a network device, searching for vulnerabilities that can be
exploited to compromise the network. Select “Enable” to protect your router from
stealth scanning.
Block IDENT (Port 113): Select “Enable” to prevent port 113 from being scanned
by other Internet users.
4.3.4 Wireless
4.3.4.1 Advanced Wireless Settings