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so that they can authenticate each other. In addition to its IP address, a wireless access

point can identify itself by an NAS (Network Access Server) identifier. Each IEEE

802.1x-capable wireless access point must have a unique NAS identifier.

Fig. 50. IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS settings.

3.6. Configuring Advanced Settings

3.6.1. Packet Filters

The SMC2585W-G provides layer 2 (Ethernet Type Filters), layer 3 (IP Protocol Filters), and

layer 4 (TCP/UDP Port Filters) filtering capabilities. The configuration processes for the fil-

ters are similar.

Functionality: whether this filtering capability is enabled or disabled.

Policy for matched packets: how a matched packet is processed—discard or pass.

To enable a filtering rule: select the check box to the left of the rule.

3.6.1.1. Ethernet Type Filters

Fig. 51. Ethernet type filters settings.

The Ethernet type filed of the MAC (Media Access Control) header of a packet incoming

from the WLAN or Ethernet interface is inspected for filtering. In a rule, specify the

hex-decimal Ethernet type number and give the rule a name.