1 - Firewall Rules – Block unwanted traffic, allow specific ports, and set port forwarding.
2 - IPsec VPN – Secure site-to-site or remote access tunnels using strong encryption.
3 - OpenVPN – SSL-based VPN for flexible remote access across platforms.
4 - L2TP/IPsec VPN – Compatible with built-in VPN clients on Windows/macOS.
5 - Wire Guard VPN – Lightweight, fast VPN with modern cryptography (if supported).
6 - Dynamic DNS (DDNS) – Map dynamic WAN IP to a domain name for remote access.
7 - Access Control Lists (ACLs) – Restrict access to router services by IP or subnet.
8 - MAC Filtering & Whitelisting – Allow only known devices to connect to LAN/Wi-Fi.
9 - Quality of Service (QoS) – Prioritize bandwidth for VoIP, video, or business apps.
10 - Traffic Monitoring & Alerts – Enable SNMP/Syslog and configure email/SMS alerts.
11 - VLAN Segmentation – Separate guest, IoT, and corporate traffic with firewall rules.
12 - Remote Management Hardening – Disable remote admin access unless via VPN; enforce HTTPS and change default ports.
13 - Failover & Load Balancing Policies – Define thresholds (e.g., RSRP < -110 dBm) and use weighted logic for WAN bonding.
14 - Time-Based Rules – Schedule firewall or access rules based on time-of-day or day-of-week.
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