Ethernet Protocol Filter; Static Mac Filter - Avaya AP-7 User Manual

Performing Advanced Configuration

Ethernet Protocol Filter

The Ethernet Protocol Filter blocks or forwards packets based on the Ethernet protocols they
support.
Follow these steps to configure the Ethernet Protocol Filter:
1. Select the interface or interfaces that will implement the filter from the Ethernet Protocol
Filtering drop-down menu.
Ethernet: Packets are examined at the Ethernet interface
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Wireless: Packets are examined at the Wireless interface
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All Interfaces: Packets are examined at both interfaces
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Disabled: The filter is not used
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2. Select the Filter Operation Type.
If set to Passthru, only the enabled Ethernet Protocols listed in the Filter Table will pass
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through the bridge.
If set to Block, the bridge will block enabled Ethernet Protocols listed in the Filter Table.
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3. Configure the Ethernet Protocol Filter Table. This table is pre-populated with existing
Ethernet Protocol Filters, however, you may enter additional filters by specifying the
appropriate parameters.
To add an entry, click Add, and then specify the Protocol Number and a Protocol
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Name.
- Protocol Number: Enter the protocol number. See
ethernet-numbers
- Protocol Name: Enter related information, typically the protocol name.
To edit or delete an entry, click Edit and change the information, or select Enable,
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Disable, or Delete from the Status drop-down menu.
An entry's status must be enabled in order for the protocol to be subject to the filter.
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Static MAC Filter

The Static MAC Address filter optimizes the performance of a wireless (and wired) network.
When this feature is properly configured, the AP can block traffic between wired devices and
wireless devices based on MAC address.
For example, you can set up a Static MAC filter to prevent wireless clients from communicating
with a specific server on the Ethernet network. You can also use this filter to block unnecessary
multicast packets from being forwarded to the wireless network.
98 Avaya Wireless AP-7 User Guide
for a list of protocol numbers.
http://www.iana.org/assignments/