It also includes information on how to determine whether your router has a firewall.
This article applies to most newer wireless router models.
Enable and Configure Your Router’s Built-In Firewall
Afirewallis a potent defense against hackers and cybercriminals.
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Surprisingly, many users have a robust firewall available and don’t realize it.
Locate an entry labeledFirewall,SPI Firewall, or something similar.
After you selectApply, your router will likely state that it is going to reboot to apply the options.
Configure your firewall by adding firewall rules and access control lists that meet your connectivity and security needs.
Your router is likely to have what is known as a non-routable internal IP address, such as192.168.1.1or10.0.0.1.
All routers offer basic firewall protection, but many have more sophisticated firewall functionality.
Below are standard admin interface addresses used by some common wireless router manufacturers.
Consult your specific router’s manual for the correct address.
After you access to your router’s administrative console, look for a configuration page labeledSecurityorFirewall.
This indicates that your router has a built-in firewall as one of its features.
About Firewalls
A firewall is the digital equivalent of a traffic cop that polices your internet boundaries.
It can be used to prevent traffic from entering or leaving your internet.
Firewalls help prevent internet-borne, port-based attacks.
