Section 3: Basic Configuration 13
Internet Protocol Tab
Please check with Sprint to determine if these settings are required. If you are unsure of the settings, leave the
default values set and click
Apply.
If Sprint has instructed you to change any of these settings, be sure to click
Apply when you are finished.
Firewall Tab
A firewall helps to protect your home network from unauthorized access. It will also help to manage
authorized access from the Internet to your modem.
The Enable Web Login from Internet and the Enable Ping from Internet options are by default turned off. This is
because these options allow unknown users to access your computer via the internet, and this is not safe.
You may need to turn these options on if there is a problem with your modem or Internet connection. Turning
these options on will allow Sprint access to your computer to troubleshoot any problems. Remember to enter
the number of the port that is allowed to access your computer if these options are turned on.
Be sure to click
Apply once you are finished.
Firewall Tab Fields
Field or Button Description
Enable Firewall
Select this check box to enable the firewall
for your home network.
Enable Web Login from Internet
(Grayed out if Enable Firewall is not
selected.)
Selecting this check box enables you to
access your modem from a network other
than your own.
Web Login Port from Internet
Choose a port number to connect to when
logging in from a network other than your
own. The default is 8080.
Enable ping from Internet
Enables the modem to respond to a ping
from the Internet. This option would be
enabled to allow testing only. Do not leave
this enabled.
