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IP Filter
IP filters (also called a rule set) act as a firewall to allow or deny individual or a range of IP
addresses, ports, and protocols. When a network connection is configured to use an IP filter, all
network traffic through that connection is compared, in order, to the rules of that filter. Network
traffic may be allowed to pass, it may be dropped (without notice), or it may be rejected (sends
back an error packet) depending upon the rules of that filter rule set.
The administrator uses the
Warning:
IP filters configuration is a feature for advanced users. Adding and
enabling IP filter sets incorrectly can disable your SLB.
Viewing IP Filters
You can view a list of filters and a table showing how each filter is mapped to an interface.
To view a list of IP filters:
1. Click the Network tab and select the IP Filter option. The following page displays:
Enabling IP Filters
On the
Network > IP Filter
Note:
There is no way to enable or disable individual filters.
SLB™ Branch Office Manager User Guide
Network > IP Filter
page to view, add, edit, delete, and map IP filters,
Figure 6-3 Network > IP Filter
page, you can enable all filters or disable all filters.
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