Firewall settings

Broadback · Jan 09, 2009, 11:59:30

Having read :
http://www.idnetters.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=8927.0

I followed the firewall settings thus:

5. Firewall Settings -

Open page http://gateway.2wire.net/management and then from the menu list select Firewall, Advanced Settings

Under Security tick the Stealth Mode and Block Ping boxes

Under Inbound and Outbound Control untick Remote Management

Click the SAVE button in both boxes

I could not find the save buttons, however the settings seemed to stick. since then on rebooting my system I frequently get a "Blue Screen" (whatever that is) error. I have now removed the firewall setting, so will see if it cures that problem. If it has any ideas as to where the problem may lay please?

Rik · Jan 09, 2009, 12:04:13

A blue screen error is usually a Windows problem, BB. I can't think how it would be caused by the router. Is there any error code displayed? (The button is Submit, not Save, on my router, btw.)

Sebby · Jan 09, 2009, 12:07:04

What Rik said.

Broadback · Jan 09, 2009, 12:52:30

Quote from: Rik on Jan 09, 2009, 12:04:13
A blue screen error is usually a Windows problem, BB. I can't think how it would be caused by the router. Is there any error code displayed? (The button is Submit, not Save, on my router, btw.)

True, but one of the cures suggested by Windows is firewall problems.

kinmel · Jan 09, 2009, 12:59:59

Quote from: Rik on Jan 09, 2009, 12:04:13
The button is Submit, not Save, on my router, btw.)

It is Save on my 3 routers here

Rik, do you want to edit the guides to show the 2 possible choices ?

Ann · Jan 09, 2009, 13:29:17

I don't even have a "remote management" option there.

Mind you, I don't know what the mention of key codes is about either. Maybe mine is all different.

Broadback · Jan 09, 2009, 13:55:56

Hi Ann, nice to see another person, who like me, is not a clever clogs!

I worry at times I do not even understand the questions, let alone the answers!

Rik · Jan 09, 2009, 14:57:27

Quote from: kinmel on Jan 09, 2009, 12:59:59
Rik, do you want to edit the guides to show the 2 possible choices ?

Already did, Alan.

Rik · Jan 09, 2009, 14:58:24

Quote from: Ann on Jan 09, 2009, 13:29:17
Mind you, I don't know what the mention of key codes is about either. Maybe mine is all different.

It varies depending on what firmware you have.

kinmel · Jan 09, 2009, 20:15:16

Quote from: Rik on Jan 09, 2009, 14:57:27
Already did, Alan.

Thanks Rik