ericom D1000 modem User’s Guide
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12
Filter
12.1
Overview
This chapter introduces the filters supported by the Device. You can configure rules to restrict traffic
by IP addresses, MAC addresses, and/or IPv6 addresses.
12.1.1
What You Can Do in the Filter Screens
•
Use the
IP/MAC Filter
screen (
Section 12.2 on page 141
) to create IP and MAC filter rules.
•
Use the
IPv6/MAC Filter
screen (
Section 12.3 on page 143
) to create IPv6 and MAC filter rules.
12.1.2
What You Need to Know About Filtering
URL
The URL (Uniform Resource Locator) identifies and helps locates resources on a network. On the
Internet the URL is the web address that you type in the address bar of your Internet browser.
URL and IP Filter Structure
The URL, IP and IPv6 filters have individual rule indexes. The Device allows you to configure each
type of filter with its own respective set of rules.
12.2
The IP/MAC Filter Screen
Use this screen to create and apply IP and MAC filters. Click
Security
>
Filter
>
IP/MAC Filter
.
The screen appears as shown.