Good evening,
I was checking my dsl info in the the Westell modem when I decided to venture further. I hope someone can assist me to understand the following:
The main page indicates my computer access is shared. It is not; as far as I know.
1. Shared: Ethernet - 1 Device
2. (This concerns me) Firewall - No Security (I actually changed this to Typical Security)
3. Security Log - Packets allowed in/outbound
4. DMZ Host - disable
5. Firewall log - Log Allowed - Inbound packets }
Log Blocked Traffic - All Packets } I changed some of the settings.
Specified in Rules - Enabled }
Adm. Access - Disabled }
Although I am paying for up to 7.1M, I have never received anything over 6.5-6.7M/36-37k.
These are the stats from the modem:
DSL Speed (Kbits/Sec) 7616 864 Margin (dB) 14.5 11.0 Line Attenuation (dB) 34.0 24.0 Transmit Power (dBm) 19.6 11.9
Hello,
Yes, I was shocked when I saw the security setting for my modem. I wonder if no security is the default setting for the Westell modems, since I certainly did not choose that particular setting. I found with the "typical" setting, streaming videos would not come through. I love watching movies on HULU and Justin.tv. I had to choose a lesser security setting, which I do not recall the setting at the moment. However, it certainly is not "no security."
My OS is Vista, Home Premium. Also I do not use a router.
Thank you for the information. It is very helpful.
Cora
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