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DudeRides
Aspirant
Mar 20, 2020

Should I Try To Block These IP's?

Hello,   With two people now working from home, I have noticed some unusual behaviors/slowdowns in browser response. I'm just learning the basics as far as diagnosing what might be improved and loo...
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DudeRides
Aspirant
Mar 21, 2020

Interesting. I parsed through most of the log from Thursday/Friday and indeed most of the IP addresses were from Charter, but there were a few from China and Indonesia.

 

Rather than blocking IP addresses, should I look for Ports to block?

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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 21, 2020
DudeRides wrote:

 

Rather than blocking IP addresses, should I look for Ports to block?

Up to you.

 

 

 

 

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    DudeRides
    Aspirant
    Mar 21, 2020

    What tool is used to block IP's or Ports? I can't seem to find anything onboard the router to do so...

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      michaelkenward
      Guru - Experienced User
      Mar 21, 2020

      Check the manual for your device. AX12 could be one of several things.

       

      If you visit the support pages:

      Support | NETGEAR

      you can feed in the model number and find the documentation.

      Look for the model number on the label on the device.