Ip Filter; Viewing Ip Filters; Mapping Rulesets; Figure 6-2 Network > Ip Filter - Lantronix SLC 8000 User Manual

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 SLC unit.

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:

Mapping Rulesets

The administrator can assign an IP Filter Rule Set to a network interface (Ethernet interface), a
modem connected to a device port, or a USB modem or an internal modem (if installed).
To map a ruleset to a network interface:
1. Click the Network tab and select the IP Filter option. The
2. Select the IP filter rule set to be mapped.
SLC™ 8000 Advanced Console Manager User Guide
Network > IP Filter page to view, add, edit, delete, and map IP filters,
Figure 6-2 Network > IP Filter
6: Basic Parameters
Network > IP Filter page displays.
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