Packet Forwarding; Configuring Interfaces For Packet Forwarding - Proxim AP-4000 User Manual

Performing Advanced Configuration
Bridge

Packet Forwarding

The Packet Forwarding feature enables you to redirect traffic generated by wireless clients that are all associated to the same AP to a single
MAC address. This filters wireless traffic without burdening the AP and provides additional security by limiting potential destinations or by
routing the traffic directly to a firewall. You can redirect to a specific port (Ethernet or WDS) or allow the bridge's learning process (and the
forwarding table entry for the selected MAC address) to determine the optimal port.
NOTE
The gateway to which traffic will be redirected should be node on the Ethernet network. It should not be a wireless client.

Configuring Interfaces for Packet Forwarding

Configure your AP to forward packets by specifying interface port(s) to which packets are redirected and a destination MAC address.
1. Within the Packet Forwarding Configuration screen, check the box labeled Enable Packet Forwarding.
2. Specify a destination Packet Forwarding MAC Address. The AP will redirect all unicast, multicast, and broadcast packets received from
wireless clients to the address you specify.
3. Select a Packet Forwarding Interface Port from the drop-down menu. You can redirect traffic to:
– Ethernet
– A WDS connection (see
– Any (traffic is redirected to a port based on the bridge learning process)
4. Click OK to save your changes.
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for details)
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