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5.2.10 Setting up the Packet Filter

The Packet Filter feature can be used to prohibit transmission and reception of data which may cause abnormal operation.

The following restrictions can be implemented using the Packet Filter settings:

Prohibit configuration from a Wireless LAN.

Prohibit configuration from a Wired LAN.

Prohibit configuration over AirStation.

To configure the Packet Filter settings, follow these steps:

1Open the Basic Settings screen. For instructions on how to do this, see “Displaying the Settings screen” on page 43.

2Click Packet Filter on the Advanced Settings menu in the left panel. The Packet Filter Setup screen is displayed.

Figure 49: Packet Filter Setup screen

3Select the setting you want to make from the Filter Setting drop-down list. Click Add the Rule.

4A confirmation screen is displayed, indicating your rule has been added.

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Contents WLA-AWCG User Guide Table of Contents Glossary Index About this Manual About this chapter Scope of the manualRelated reading Online HelpStandard terms Terms and conventionsTypographic conventions Safety information SymbolGetting Started Hardware requirements Setting up the AirStation ProAirStation Pro pack Initial setup Software requirementsConnecting to a hub Installing the Wireless LAN card Installing the Wireless LAN card on a desktop PCInstalling an AirStation Wireless LAN card on a laptop PC Adding an external antennaAttaching the antenna adapter Displaying the antenna adapter connector Getting Started Attaching the external antennaChecking the connection to the external antenna From Client Manager screen, select File, Manual AirStation Pro found on the network Getting Started From the File menu, select Test Connection, Diagnostic Connection test result Getting StartedConnection test results Connection test resultsAntenna connections and transmission ranges Scenario Range at 11Mbps Range at 2 MbpsProduct Overview Main features of the AirStation Pro LED Indicators For details on these features see , 7Diagnostic Indicator External access point communication Access point to access point communicationAirStation Pro ports Internal access point communication Typical Star Configuration Typical Chain ConfigurationChain type communication Chain type communication Product OverviewPage AirStation Pro Installation Network adapter installation Installing the AirStation ProWindows 95/98/ME System Properties Device Manager dialog box is displayed Checking the TCP/IP settings IP configuration dialog boxIP information AirStation Pro Installation Installing the AirStation Manager Software Simple Installation Wizard dialog boxSelect Install the AirStation Manager option Connecting to the AirStation Pro Installation confirmation message Click OKField Default Setting Click OK Verify connection dialog box is displayed Select Admin, Set IP address IP address setting dialog box is displayedChecking basic settings of the AirStation Pro On the Settings screen, click Standard SettingsNetwork password dialog box Enter root in the Username field Standard settings confirmation screen Check the reception of the external antennaConfiguring AirStation Settings Configuration options Displaying the Settings screenClick Advanced Settings Registering multiple AirStation Pro MAC addressesBasic Settings screen Setting up roaming Click ReturnConfiguring the AirStation Manager settings Configuring a Wireless client for roamingSetting up AirPort configuration Select Apple Menu, AirPortSetting up WEP security Restricting Wireless LAN PC’s Setting up passwords Password Setup screenPage Configuring channel settings Setting up routingRouting Setup screen is displayed Setting up the Packet Filter Diagnostics AirStation Pro details displayed on the Diagnostics screen Troubleshooting AirStation Pro cannot be found on the network Problem scenariosSolutions CauseChecking the ESS-ID for Windows 95/98/ME Checking the ESS-ID for Windows TCP/IP is not installed Network adapter on your PC cannot be foundNetwork adapter drivers have not been installed Network adapter is displayed with Network adapter fails at driver installation AirStation IP address is not assignedSettings Screen is not displayed Cannot connect to the LANEnter your Username and Password Search is taking a long time to display other computers Page Appendix About this appendix Checking the version of WindowsConfiguring protocols Restoring AirStation Pro factory settingsChecking that the protocols are added Windows NT On the Start menu, select Settings, Control Panel Select the Protocol tab Select Network Component Type dialog box is displayed Adding protocolsSelect Microsoft from the Manufacturers panel Select TCP/IP from the Network Protocols panel Windows NTSpecifying the IP address Select Internet Protocol TCP/IPWindows 95/98 TCP/IP Properties IP Address dialog box is displayedSelect the Specify an IP address option Automatically Network Protocols dialog box TCP/IP Properties IP Address dialog box Select the Specify an IP address optionClick LAN Settings Checking Web browser settingsUsing Internet Explorer Internet Options Connections dialog box is displayedLocal Area Network LAN Settings dialog box is displayed Local Area Network LAN Settings dialog boxOpen Internet Explorer Using Netscape NavigatorOpen Netscape Navigator Preferences dialog box Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server Access PointConfiguration PC DNS Domain Name Server or ServiceFirmware ESS-ID Extended Service Set IDEthernet Ieee Institute of Electrical and Electronic EngineersLED Light Emitting Diode MAC Address Media Access Control AddressLAN Local Area Network ProtocolWired LAN and Wireless LAN WDS Wireless Distribution SystemWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Straight-through cableWireless channel Index Using Internet Explorer 82 using Netscape Navigator FCC Statement