Efficient Networks 5500 Series Creating Custom IP Filter Rules, Firewall Simple Setup screen

SpeedStream Router User Guide

Creating Custom IP Filter Rules

You can create a new filter rule based on criteria you enter.

Note You must have selected the

Custom firewall level from the

Firewall – Simple Setup screen.

The following instructions reference the step numbers on the Firewall –

Custom IP Filter Configuration

screen.

Step 1: Fill in the following information:

1.In the Rule No. text box, enter an unused rule number. If you enter a number that is already in the rules database, an error message will display.

2.In the Access drop-down list box, select the access value, Permit or Deny.

3.In the Direction drop-down list box, select whether the rule applies to Inbound or Outbound packet traffic.

4.To prevent the firewall from creating a stateful inspection session for packets matched on this rule, select the Keep stateless check box.

Step 2: Define the source and destination:

1.In the Network Interface list under the Source heading, select the Network Interface.

2.Designate whether the source is any IP address or a specific

address; if the latter, enter the IP address and netmask.

3.Repeat the previous steps to specify the Destination criteria.

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