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Router Security Configuration Guide
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In addition to directing packets, a router may be responsible for filtering traffic,
allowing some data packets to pass and rejecting others. Filtering is a very important
responsibility for routers; it allows them to protect computers and other network
components from illegitimate or hostile traffic. For more information, consult
Sections 3, 4, and 6.