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Filters

14.1 Overview

This chapter introduces three types of filters supported by the AMG1312-T Series. You can configure rules to restrict traffic by IP addresses, MAC addresses, IPv6 addresses and/or URLs.

14.1.1What You Can Do in the Filter Screens

•Use the IP/MAC Filter screen (Section 14.2 on page 163) to create IP and MAC filter rules.

•Use the IPv6/MAC Filter screen (Section 14.3 on page 166) to create IPv6 and MAC filter rules.

14.1.2What You Need to Know About Filtering

URL

The URL (Uniform Resource Locator) identifies and helps locates resources on a network. On the Internet the URL is the web address that you type in the address bar of your Internet browser, for example “http://www.zyxel.com”.

URL and IP Filter Structure

The URL, IP and IPv6 filters have individual rule indexes. The AMG1312-T Series allows you to configure each type of filter with its own respective set of rules.

14.2 The IP/MAC Filter Screen

Use this screen to create and apply IP and MAC filters. Click Security > Filter > IP/MAC Filter. The screen appears as shown.

 

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