User's Manual - Asante

4.2 Security OptionsAdministrator TimeoutAfter this time, the router’s administration screen will automatically log you outand you will need to re-enter your password to continue. Enter 0 to disable thetimeout feature.Discard PING from WAN sideWhen enabled, this router will discard all attempts to detect this router from theInternet (WAN). However, it will respond to PING from the LAN side.Non-standard FTP portThe default is 0 (no port); the typical port control setting is 21. Entering a nonstandardport number may increase the security of your FTP service.Click on the Apply button to save your changes.4.3 Secure Packet Inspection (SPI)The router acts as a natural firewall using network address translation (NAT) tohide the IP addresses of all computers connected through the router’s LANports. From time to time, you may choose to open ports on the router to permitspecialized traffic to enter your LAN.The SPI feature of this router allows you to define a very robust firewall that canprotect both incoming and outgoing traffic. Click on the appropriate Configurebutton to setup your filters.24 Asanté FriendlyNET Internet Router with Firewall