IP Filter Rule
(Firewall Rules)
By default the router is shipped with certain ports open and it
is important to close or stealth them if they are not being used.
These ports are :-
Port 21 |
TCP |
(FTP) |
Port 23 |
TCP |
(Telnet) |
Port 80 |
TCP |
(HTTP) |
Port 53 |
UDP |
(DNS) see below |
The following example shows you how to stealth your telnet port.
You should repeat the following steps with each of the above
ports using a new "Rule ID" number for each rule you
apply.
BT Voyager 205 |
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Advanced >>
Security >>
IP Filter >>
Custom |

Click the submit button then make sure the IP Filter
config is set as:-

submit the changes then commit the changes in the
admin tab.
Update 01/04/06
It is also recommended that you disable UDP 53 incoming
to prevent your router being used as an open
recursive DNS server. When enabled the rule should look something
like this:
To stealth all ports see the next page.
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