 sm5w2
join:2004-10-13
St Thomas, ON | ST516 DSL Modem -> block incoming IP? Is there a configuration screen anywhere on a THOMSON ST516 dsl modem where I can tell it to block/drop all incoming connections from one (or more) external IP address's? |
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bdnhsv
join:2012-01-20
Huntsville, AL | I'm not familiar with that modem, but I'd doubt it. Dropping packets from X.X.X.X address sounds more like something you'd accomplish with a firewall. |
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A typical home modem/router has no filtering capability.
If u want front-end filtering capability, don't even want them to pass the front door or even "probe" you if there is a door/type of door, you need a router with Firewall capability.
U can buy an Internet Appliance (hardware firewall) for a few $hundreds, or u can build a software firewall with an old PC with two NICs and public domain software and hope u have a few weekends open. |
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