Block inbound traffic.

[DerekVM]

Originally Posted by Rhyalus

Advanced > Security > Block Services

You can define the protocol (TCP/UDP) starting and end ports, for specific IP addresses or for a range.

Does anyone here actually OWN this router and the manual? Why am I the only who can find these things?

R

Good guess, but that is outbound traffic only. I'm pretty sure this is in manual as well

[DerekVM]

Tried the FVS318v3 on my FiOS 35/35 network. Updated to latest firmware, v3.0.28.

Internet traffic slowed to a crawl. Speed tests went from ~30-39/~35-40 to 7/7. Changed the WAN connection back to WNDR4500 and WAN speed returned to normal.

Functionality was as expected and met my requirements. Rules/Services allowed me to more tightly control access to the LAN from outside even when "port forwarding" was enabled.

Throughput performance was weak and a deal breaker.

I guess I'll try the FVS336G as suggested...

[jmizoguchi]

fvs318 is design to be 11Mbps max.

[DerekVM]

I see on http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwa...er-charts/view

that the FVS336G is bench-marking at 59.2 WAN->LAN. Better that the FVS318 (7.0) but not as fast as the WNDR4500 (767.7). Is that going to be a problem on FiOS 35/35?

I see the Cisco RV220W clocks in at 720.0. I'm tempted to try it out; FVS336G will be here tomorrow.

[jmizoguchi]

It's all about WAN -LAN thoughtful value that you prefer

59.2Mbos or higher

You need to look at growth of ISP

[DerekVM]

What's the relation between WAN-LAN throughput and rated line speed? Ive searched the intrawebs but only find the benchmarking site mentioned above.

Specifically i'm wondering what the maximum line speed a given WAN-LAN throughput can support. Obviously 7 or 11 is not enough for 35/35. What is the minimum WAN-LAN throughput for a 35/35 FiOS line

[jmizoguchi]

What is the minimum WAN-LAN throughput for a 35/35 FiOS line

?????

if fiber is 35Mbps (unto that speed) then as long as router can handle the WAN-LAN throughput then it will be fine

[DerekVM]

Received the 336G; the device was great! Firewall controls were granular, throughput was ample to handle my 35/35 line. Interface was intuitive and snappy.

I confirmed that port forwarding was working for my open ports, but specific IP address ranges (from china) were blocked. Mission accomplished!

It communicated perfectly with my WNDR4500, WNR854T, WPN824V2 & GS108T devices. It was exactly what I was looking for in a firewall.


Then later that evening I received an email from Verizon about their new FiOS internet offerings. I upgraded my internet to 75/35. The 336G became a bottleneck at the WAN; speeds were limited to 38-40 down and 33-35 up.

So I’m back on the hunt for a firewall comparable to the 336G but with WAN-LAN throughput that can handle a FiOS 75/35 line.

Cisco RV220W seems nice for the money. Netgear have anything that competes in the price range < $250?

[jmizoguchi]

srxn model and/or go UTM series (prosecure.netgear.com)