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Advanced Configuration AP-4000/4000M/4900M User Guide
Filtering
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Figure 4-32 Ethernet Protocol Filter Configuration
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 4-33 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 4-34 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.