Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide
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Action:
Enter the action that the packet filter executes if the rule matches any traffic traversing the firewall. Types
of actions defined are:
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Accept:
Allows/accepts all packets that match this rule.
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Reject
:
Blocks all packets that match this rule. The host sending the packet is informed that the packet has
been rejected.
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Drop:
Blocks all packets that match this rule, but the host is not informed; that is, this is a silent drop.
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Log:
Packets matching the rule; that is, the corresponding source address, destination address, and service are
logged.
Add Button:
Click the
Add
button. The defined packet filter rule is added and appears at the bottom of the screen.
