Netgear DG834G DG834Gv3 Reference Manual - Page 18
Key Features, A Powerful, True Firewall
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Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router DG834G Key Features The ADSL Modem Wireless Router provides the following features: • A built-in ADSL modem • A powerful, true firewall • 802.11g standards-based wireless networking • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management • Extensive Internet protocol support • Trustworthy VPN Communications over the Internet • VPN Wizard for easy VPN configuration • Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet connections • Content filtering • Support for Trend Micro Home Network Security These features are discussed below. A Powerful, True Firewall Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the DG834G v3 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include: • Denial of Service (DoS) protection Automatically detects and thwarts Denial of Service (DoS) attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND Attack and IP Spoofing. • Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN. • Blocks access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits. • Logs security incidents The DG834G v3 will log security events such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. You can configure the modem router to email the log to you at specified intervals. You can also configure the modem router to send immediate alert messages to your email address or email pager whenever a significant event occurs. 2-2 Introduction v1.0, January 2006