NETGEAR WAX204

Firewall WAN settings [router mode]
If the access point is in router mode, the basic firewall settings let you manage port scan
protection and denial of service (DoS) protection, specify whether the access point can
respond to a ping from the Internet (WAN) port, set up a DMZ server, and manage IGMP
proxying, NAT filtering, and the application-level gateway (ALG) for the Session Initiation
Protocol (SIP).
For information about the MTU size, which is another basic firewall setting, see Change
the MTU size [router mode] on page 125.
Note: The information in this section and subsections does not apply if the access point
is in access point mode.
Manage port scan protection and denial of service
protection [router mode]
Port scan protection and denial of service (DoS) protection can protect your LAN against
attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, and many others. By default,
DoS protection is enabled and a port scan is rejected.
You can also enable the access point to respond to a ping to its Internet (WAN) port.
This feature allows your access point to be discovered. Enable this feature only as a
diagnostic tool or if a specific reason exists.
To change the default WAN security settings:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
access point network.
2.
Enter http//www.routerlogin.net in the address field.
If you are not connected to the access point network but to the same network as the
access point, enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point. If you do not
know the IP address, see Find the IP address of the access point when you cannot
use routerlogin.net on page 27.
A login window displays.
If your browser does not display the login window but displays a security message
and does not let you proceed, see Log in to the access point after initial setup on
page 30.
3. Enter the access point local device password.
The local device password is the one that you specified. The local device password
is case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
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WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAX204