Packet Filtering - 3Com corebuilder 3500 Implementation Manual

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This chapter describes what packet filters are, how to create them, and
how to use system utilities to apply them to ports of your
CoreBuilder ® 3500 system. The chapter covers these topics:
Packet Filtering Overview
Key Concepts
Important Considerations
Managing Packet Filters
Tools for Writing Filters
Downloading Custom Packet Filters
The Packet Filtering Language
Common Syntax Errors
Custom Packet Filter Examples
Limits to Filter Size
Using Port Groups in Custom Packet Filters
Port Group Management and Control Functions
Long Custom Filter Example
You can control and manage packet filters in either of these ways:
From the
bridge packetFilter
See the Command Reference Guide.
From the Filter Builder application in the Web Management software.
The Filter Builder Help system serves as its documentation.
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menu of the Administration Console.