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Configuring SYN attack detection

You can specify how frequently you want to check for SYN attacks and modify the default threshold for the number of new half-open sessions per second.

To configure SYN attack detection:

  1. From the device view, select the Web Switching Module.
    2. The Web Switching Module is highlighted.
  2. From the Edit menu, choose WSM Card > L4 Switching > SLB.
    3. The Server Load Balance dialog box opens to the General tab.
  3. Click the SYN Attack tab.
    4. The SYN Attack tab opens.
  4. In the Check Interval field, type how often (2 seconds to 3,600 seconds) you want the WSM to check for SYN attacks.
  5. In the Threshold field, type the acceptable threshold per second (1 to 100,000) for new half-open sessions.
  6. Click Set > Apply > Close.
    7. The SYN attack detection is configured.

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