Firewall
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Some ISPs require a host name. If your ISP has this requirement, enter the
host name in the
Host Name
field.
1
Three different ways to configure this page:
■
If your ISP requires an assigned MAC address, enter the values for a
WAN
MAC address
or
■
If the computer you are now using is the one that was previously
connected directly to the cable modem, select
Clon
e
or
■
To reset the MAC Address to the default, select
Reset MAC
.
2
Click
Apply
to save the settings.
Firewall
From these pages, you can configure settings for the firewall.
Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network
from a wide array of common hacker attacks including Ping of Death
(PoD) and Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. You can turn the firewall
function off if needed. Turning off the firewall protection will not leave
your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks, but 3Com
recommends that you leave the firewall enabled whenever possible.
Figure 46
Firewall Screen
