WS325 300Mbps Wireless Router
User Guide
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions
Issue 01 (2012-10-26)
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Step 8
Click
Apply
.
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6.7 Preventing Attacks on the Internet
Function Overview
The Internet is an open network that is connected to PCs all over the world. Therefore,
the PCs on the Internet may be attacked anytime. The router provides powerful firewall
functions. By using the firewall, a protective shelter is established between your home
network and the Internet, thus protecting your PC from attacks on the Internet.
Configuration Example
If you have stringent requirements on network security, you can set the firewall level of
the router to
High
and set the router to prevent DoS attacks.
The configuration procedure is as follows:
Step 1
Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
Step 2
In the navigation tree, choose
Advanced
>
Firewall
.
The firewall page is displayed.
Step 3
Click
Firewall Level
.
Step 4
Select
High
for
Firewall level
.
