ZyWALL 10/50 Internet Security Gateway

Appendix I

NetBIOS Filter Commands

The following describes the NetBIOS packet filter commands. See the Command Interpreter appendix for information on the command structure.

Introduction

NetBIOS (Network Basic Input/Output System) are TCP or UDP broadcast packets that enable a computer to connect to and communicate with a LAN.

For some dial-up services such as PPPoE or PPTP, NetBIOS packets cause unwanted calls. You can configure NetBIOS filters to:

Block NetBIOS packets from being sent from the LAN to the WAN.

Block NetBIOS packets from being sent from the LAN to the DMZ.

Allow NetBIOS packets to be sent through VPN connections.

Block NetBIOS packets from initiating calls.

Display NetBIOS Filter Settings

Syntax: sys filter netbios disp

This command gives a read-only list of the current NetBIOS filter modes.

=============== NetBIOS Filter Status ===============

LAN to WAN:

Forward

LAN to DMZ:

Forward

IPSec Packets:

Forward

Trigger Dial:

Disabled

Diagram 9 NetBIOS Display Filter Settings Command

NetBIOS Filter Commands

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