Avaya 3.7, Configuration Manual

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Packet Filtering
Issue 4 May 2005 189
To Where
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Type. NetworkMask Pair or Any.
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IP Network Mask Pair. Identify the source IP address to which the filter rule applies.
The Filtering Policy in progress
This area presents a dynamically updated summary of the filter parameters based on the
current selections.
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Interface. Select the private, public, or Tunnel interface of the VSU to which this filter is
applied.
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Direction. In or Out.
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Log. Yes or No. If yes, the maximum number of bytes per entry can be specific
Locating this filtering policy
Establishes the position of this filter rule in the Policy Filter list. Selections are Beginning of List,
End of List, and After Selected Item.
The filtering policy in progress
This area presents a dynamically updated summary of the filter parameters currently selected.
When you are satisfied with your filter configuration, click on the Finished button to build the
filter. The filter is then automatically placed in the main Packet Filtering window list according to
the order indicated by the “Locate This Filtering Policy” radio button.
Running the packet filtering policy wizard
The Packet Filtering Policy wizard is used for creating filtering policies.
To create a filtering policy:
1. Move to the Configuration Console window.
2. From the Contents column, select the VSU where the new rule has to be located.
3. Click the Policies tab to bring it to the front.
4. From the drop-down list, select Packet Filtering, then click GO to open the Policy Manager
for Packet Filtering.
5. Click the Add button to start the Packet Filtering Policy Wizard.
6. From the Action drop-down list, select Permit or Deny to control the flow of packets for this
policy.