Figure 28 – firewall protection level screen – ARRIS SBG6782 AC User Guide User Manual

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Gateway Configuration Screen Definitions

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Firewall protection enables the Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall features. Block
Fragmented IP packets prevent all fragmented IP packets from passing through the firewall. Port

Scan Detection detects and blocks port scan activity originating on both the LAN and WAN. IP
Flood Detection detects and blocks packet floods originating on both the LAN and WAN.
You can block Java Applets, Cookies, ActiveX controls, pop up windows, and Proxies.

Figure 28 – Firewall Protection Level Screen

Table 12 – Firewall Protection Level Screen-Field Descriptions

FIELD

DESCRIPTION

Firewall Protection

Level

Select Low, Medium, or High to set the level of firewall

protection that you want for your gateway.
Select Off to disable firewall protection.
Note

: If you choose to disable firewall protection, your

computer(s) and other Ethernet-enabled devices on your home

network will be at risk for possible attacks from viruses and

hackers.

Firewall Settings

Checkmark to enable each filter that you want to set for the
firewall.
Click Apply, when done.

Allowed Services

Listing of the websites you selected to allow access to from
your home network.

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