Security
Configuring DoS Protection
Cisco RV315W Broadband Wireless VPN Router Administration Guide
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Java applets are small programs embedded in web pages that enable dynamic
functionality of the page. A malicious applet can be used to compromise or infect
computers.
STEP 5
In the
Block ActiveX
area, check to block ActiveX content.
Similar to Java applets, ActiveX controls are installed on a Windows computer
while running Internet Explorer. A malicious ActiveX control can be used to
compromise or infect computers.
STEP 6
In the
Block Cookies
area, check to block cookies.
Cookies are used to store session information by websites that usually require
login. However, several websites use cookies to store tracking information and
browsing habits.
Many websites require that cookies be accepted in order for the site to be
accessed properly. Blocking cookies can cause many websites to not function
properly.
STEP 7
In the
Filter Port
field, enter the port number that is used for filtering HTTP traffic.
The firewall only monitors and controls the website visits through this HTTP port..
STEP 8
Click
Save
to save your settings.
Configuring DoS Protection
Use the DoS Protection page to specify how to protect your network against
common types of Deny of Service (DoS) attacks.
To configure DoS protection:
STEP 1
Click
Security
>
DoS Protection
. The DoS Protection page opens.
STEP 2
In the
DoS Protection
area, click
Enable
to enable the DoS protection on your
RV315W, or click
Disable
to disable this feature.
STEP 3
The RV315W can prevent three types of DoS attacks: SYN Flood, UDP Flood, and
ICMP Flood. If you enable DoS protection, check
Enable
to enable the protection
for that DoS attack, or click
Disable
to disable it.
STEP 4
Specify the threshold of DoS attacks to trigger the protection. The default is 1000
attacks per second.
