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Hi,&nbsp;With the default settings on an orbi router I see my PC which is running mcafee firewall is detecting and blocking connection attempts on various tcp ports.Is there any way to block more connection attempts at the router level?&nbsp; &nbsp;like port scans etc?&nbsp;Many thanks in advance!&nbsp;

CrimpOn · Answer

My Orbi, set up as a router (the default) logs many internet attacks. Check the Orbi web interface, Advanced Tab, Administration, Logs.

Perhaps you can compare the attempts that Orbi logs against the McAfee firewall reports?

The way I understand things, when the Orbi logs an attempt, that means it did not allow the attempt to penetrate the Orbi system.

Something is "definitely strange" in this situation.

vt15 · Answer

Hello,Thanks for your reply.I compared the orbi logs and there is no entry at this time in those logs.So I have events like this coming through to my PC:The PC x.x.x.x tried to connect to TCP port 55026 on your PC without your permission&nbsp;Various IP addresses are listed like:49163, 49164, 49166, 49167, 49168, 49169&nbsp;

CrimpOn · Answer

Interesting. Did the report give an actual IP address? (not "x. X. X. X")The other numbers do not look like IP addresses. They appear to be TCP port numbers.

vt15 · Answer

Yes, I have about 10-20 events, and each lists IP address.&nbsp;

CrimpOn · Answer

Are these IP addresses from the LAN or public addresses?

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