SMC Networks SMC7204BRA manual Choosing the appropriate interface for various rule types

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Configuring IP Filters and Blocked Protocols

Interface:

This is the interface on the ADSL Barricade on which the rule will

 

take effect. See the examples on page 145 for suggestions on

 

choosing the appropriate interface for various rule types.

 

 

In Interface:

This is the interface from which packets must have been

 

forwarded to the interface specified in the previous selection. This

 

option is valid only for the outgoing direction.

 

 

Log Option:

When [Enable] is selected, a log entry will be created on the

 

system each time this rule is invoked. The log entry will include

 

the time of the violation, the source address of the computer

 

responsible for the violation, the destination IP address, the

 

protocol being used, the source and destination ports, and the

 

number violations occurring in the previous x minutes. (Logging

 

may be helpful when troubleshooting.) This information can also

 

be e-mailed to designated administrators. See Configuring

 

Firewall Settings on page 131 for instructions.

 

 

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SMC Networks SMC7204BRA manual Choosing the appropriate interface for various rule types