The "Firewall" function from HG8247H and EG8247Q
Issue Description
The “Firewall” function from HG8247H and EG8247Q.
They have the following questions:
a) The function firewall has an influence on the performance of the device?
b) The firewall function really contributes to security and should always be active
or whether this feature can be disabled for better performance as it offers little protection.
c) Which firewall functions are activated or can be switched on?
d) Are you aware of micro-breaks and performance problems with the HG8247H or EG8247Q with the existing firewall?
e) Could you send us the firewall specifications?
Solution
a)Different firewall level has different function, please refer to (e).
b)Firewalls can prevent anomalous attacks or access from the network side, including ONT devices and hang-down user devices, so we recommend that the firewall should not be disabled.
c)The default firewall level was custom, and configured by the customers themselves, the configurations include below.
d)If we configured right firewall rules there won’t be issue with the performance.
e)
