Owner's Manual

7. Security

Keeping unwanted content out of your network

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

objectionable content from reaching the computers and devices on your network.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic

• Firewall Rules to Control Network Access

• 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