3.7
Configuring Advanced Settings
3.7.1 Packet Filters
The SP915A 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.
y
Functionality:
Allows filtering capability to be enabled or disabled.
y
Policy for matched packets:
Indicates how a matched packet is
processed: discard or pass.
y
To enable a filtering rule:
Select the check box to the left of the rule.
3.7.1.1
Ethernet Type Filters
The Ethernet type filed of the MAC (Media Access Control) header of a
packet incoming from the WLAN or Ethernet interface is inspected for filtering.
In a rule, specify the hex-decimal Ethernet type number and give the rule a
name.
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