Asoka® User’s Guide
PlugLink 9950 Cable/ DSL Router PL9950-BBR
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Chapter 10
Configuring the Firewall
Your 9950 Cable/ DSL Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a
wide array of common hacker attacks including:
IP Spoofing
Land Attack Ping of Death (PoD)
Denial of Service (DoS)
IP with zero length
Smurf Attack
TCP Null Scan
UDP Flooding
Tear Drop Attack
RIP Defect
Fragment Flooding
The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack networks. These ports
are made invisible to a would-be hacker. You can turn the firewall function off if needed;
however, it is recommended that you have the firewall enabled. Disabling the firewall protection
will not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks, but it is recommended that
you leave the firewall enabled.
To view and configure Firewall settings, click on the
Advanced
tab in the Main menu and click
Firewall
in the Sub menu.
Figure 10-1: Firewall Configuration Main Page
Under the Submenu, click on
Firewall Options
to enable other critical Firewall options such as:
SYN Flood
ICMP Defect
