User guide

Advanced Configuration AP-4000MR User Guide

Filtering

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 Name.

– Protocol Number: Enter the protocol number. See http://www.iana.org/assignments/ethernet-numbers for a

list of protocol numbers.

– Protocol Name: Enter related information, typically the protocol name.

Figure 4-30 Ethernet Protocol Filter Table - Add Entries

• To edit or delete an entry, click Edit and change the information, or select Enable, Disable, or Delete from the

Status drop-down menu.

NOTE: An entry’s status must be enabled in order for the protocol to be subject to the filter.

Figure 4-31 Ethernet Protocol Filter Table - Edit Entries

Static MAC

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.