Owner's Manual

7. Security

Customize the Firewall Settings

This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the router to prevent objectionable

content from reaching the computers and devices on your network.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Set Up Parental Controls

• Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic

• Block Services (Port Filtering)

• Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports

• Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications

• How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering

• Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers

• Set Up Port Triggering

• Schedule Blocking

• Security Event Email Notifications