HP R100-Series, Configuration And Administration Manual

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9 Firewall configuration
Your router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of
common hacker attacks, including Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. You can turn the firewall off,
if needed. Turning off the firewall will not leave your network completely vulnerable to attacks,
but HP recommends that you leave the firewall enabled whenever possible.
In addition to the firewall, the router can block access to the Internet from clients on the local
network based on IP addresses, MAC addresses, or network service. The router can also block
access to specific websites or web page content.
Viewing the firewall status
The Status page displays the current status of the firewall settings.