Linksys 2.4 GHz 802.11g Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Ports WAG54GP2 - Manual (Page 42)

33 Chapter 4: Configuring the Gateway
The Security Tab
Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports
The Security Tab
Firewall
When you click the Security tab, you will see the Firewall screen. This screen contains Filters and the option to
Block WAN Requests. Filters block specific Internet data types and block anonymous Internet requests. To add
Firewall Protection, click Enable. If you do not want Firewall Protection, click Disable.
Additional Filters
Filter Proxy. Use of proxy servers may compromise the Gateway's security. If this box is checked, you will be
unable to access any proxy servers. To enable proxy filtering, click Enabled.
Filter Cookies. A cookie is data stored on your computer and used by Internet sites when you interact with them.
To enable cookie filtering, click Enabled.
Filter Java Applets. Java is a programming language for websites. If you deny Java Applets, you run the risk of
not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language. To enable Java Applet filtering,
click Enabled.
Filter ActiveX. ActiveX is a programming language for websites. If you enable ActiveX filtering, you may not have
access to Internet sites created using this programming language. To enable ActiveX filtering, click Enabled.
Block WAN requests
Block Anonymous Internet Requests. This keeps your network from being “pinged” or detected and reinforces
your network security by hiding your network ports, so it is more difficult for intruders to discover your network.
Select Block Anonymous Internet Requests to block anonymous Internet requests or de-select it to allow
anonymous Internet requests.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click
the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.
Figure 4-23: Security Tab - Firewall