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3.6. Advanced Settings
3.6.1. Packet Filters
The HD24613 Web-Based Network Management provides layer 2 (Ethernet Type Filters), layer 3 (IP
Protocol Filters), and layer 4 (TCP/UDP Port Filters) filtering capabilities. The configuration
processes for the filters are similar.
Functionality
: Sets the filtering as
enabled
or
disabled
.
Policy for matched packets
: Choose to
discard
or to
pass
a matched packet.
To enable a filtering rule
: Select the check box to the left of the rule to enable.
3.6.1.1. Ethernet Type Filters
When this feature is enabled, the
Ethernet type
field of the MAC (Media Access Control) header of a
packet incoming from the WLAN or Ethernet interface is inspected for filtering. To set a rule, specify
the hex-decimal Ethernet type number and give the rule a name.
Fig. 46. Ethernet type filters settings
3.6.1.2. IP Protocol Filters
When this feature is enabled, the protocol, source address, and destination address fields of a packet
incoming from the WLAN or Ethernet interface is inspected for filtering. To set a rule, specify the
hex-decimal protocol number, source IP address range (Source IP Address AND Source Subnet
Mask), and destination IP address range (Destination IP Address AND Destination Subnet Mask).
