Issue with DoS Protection on Archer C6 Router
Subject: Issue with DoS Protection on Archer C6 Router
Dear TP-Link Global Community Support Team,
I am reaching out to you regarding an issue I am experiencing with the DoS protection feature on my TP-Link Archer C6 router.
Issue Description:
When I enable the DoS protection in the firewall settings of my TP-Link Archer C6 router, specifically the ICMD-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, and TCP-SYN-FLOOD attack filtering options, the router blocks my computer by IP address and MAC address, preventing me from accessing the Internet.
I am not conducting any DoS attacks or attempting to harm my own network. However, the router blocks me, and I have to release my IP address from the blocked devices list and save the settings to regain Internet access. This is very inconvenient and disruptive, as I have to log into the router's management interface and perform the IP release process each time this issue occurs.
Router Information:
- Router Model: TP-Link Archer C6
- Hardware Version: Archer C6 v3.20
- Firmware Version: 1.0.16 Build 2 30828 rel.44657(5553)
Question:
I would like to know which option I should choose to configure the DoS protection in a way that I can avoid being incorrectly blocked while still having effective protection against potential DoS attacks. Should I set the protection to High, Medium, Low, or Off? Or is there a specific option I should adjust to avoid this problem?
Additional Information:
- Screenshots: [Please attach screenshots of the DoS protection settings and any relevant error messages or notifications]
I appreciate your help and assistance in resolving this issue. I look forward to your prompt response.
Best regards,
Yes, you should lower the level for these three.
You could set the number of packets for every level though from here:
Thank you for your prompt response and explanation regarding the DoS protection feature. However, I've noticed that the specific settings you mentioned, such as "DoS Protection Level Settings" under "Advanced > System Tools > System Parameters", do not appear in the interface of my Archer C6 router.
Could you please provide detailed instructions on how to adjust the DoS protection settings specifically for the Archer C6 model? I am experiencing issues where my computer is being incorrectly blocked by the router, preventing me from accessing the Internet, even though I am not conducting any DoS attacks or attempting to harm my own network.
I appreciate your help and assistance in resolving this issue. I look forward to your prompt response.
Thank you for your prompt response and explanation regarding the DoS protection feature. However, my Archer C6 router's administration interface shows a firewall section with the following options:
- Security
- Firewall
- SPI Firewall
- DoS Protection
- DoS Protection:
- ICMD-FLOOD Attack Filtering: High
- UDP-FLOOD Attack Filtering: High
- TCP-SYN-FLOOD Attack Filtering: High
- DoS Protection:
- Blocked DoS Host List
I do not have the specific options like "DoS Protection Level Settings" that you mentioned in your previous response.
Should I adjust the filter level of the Attack Filtering options (ICMD-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, TCP-SYN-FLOOD) to a lower level, such as medium or low, to resolve the issue? I am experiencing issues where my computer is being incorrectly blocked by the router, preventing me from accessing the Internet, even though I am not conducting any DoS attacks or attempting to harm my own network.
I appreciate your help and assistance in resolving this issue. I look forward to your prompt response.
Yes, you should lower the level for these three.
You could set the number of packets for every level though from here:
Should I copy the parameters that you provided to match the settings in my configuration? I haven't modified these parameters; I left them with the router's factory settings. If I should change them, should I update them to match the intervals you have in the image?
I appreciate your help and assistance in resolving this issue. If your solution resolves my issue, I will mark it as a "Recommended Solution" as suggested.
