Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router F5D9230-4 - Configuring the Firewall

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Configuring the Firewall
Your 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.