D-Link DVA-G3340S Network Router User Manual


 
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Bridge filters are used
to block or allow various
types of packets
through the WAN
interface. This may be
done for security or to
improve network
efficiency. The rules are
configured for individual
devices based on MAC
address. Filter rules can
be set up for source,
destination or both. You
can set up filter rules
and disable the entire
set
of rules without
loosing the rules that
have been configured.
Bridge Filters
Advanced > Bridge Filters
Bridge Filter Configuration Menu
To add a bridge filter rule, check Enable Bridge Filters, type in a Source MAC, a
Destination MAC or both in the entry fields. Select Any to apply the rule to any
protocol that the router receives. The user may also specify a protocol to be filtered
by using the pull-down menu, and then choose either Allow, to allow the specified
protocol to pass through the router, or Deny to filter the protocol from the router.
The protocols that may be specifically allowed or denied to pass through the WAN
interface are IPv4, IPv6, RARP, PPPoE Discovery and PPPoE Session. Click the Add