Filtering
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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.
— To edit or delete an entry, click Edit and change the
information, or select Enable, Disable, or Delete from the
Status drop-down menu.
— An entry’s status must be enabled in order for the protocol to
be subject to the filter.
4. Reboot the AP for any changes to the Ethernet Protocol Filter
Table to take effect.
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.