RAD Data comm Modular Access Device with Integrated Router User Manual

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Chapter 5  Setup Menu 
FCD-IPM Installation and Operation Manual 
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WAN Economy Menu
 
 
 
FCD-IPM features two types of filters: 
•  Quick Filters 
•  Advanced Filters. 
Quick Filters
 are used to regulate specific protocols: 
•  IP 
•  IPX 
•  SNA 
•  NetBIOS 
•  AppleTalk 
•  DECnet. 
•  Others 
A Quick Filter can neutralize these protocols by blocking all traffic of that protocol 
from the LINK inwards. Refer to 
 
FCD-IPM
Link
Traffic to the 
LAN is Blocked 
by Quick Filter
Quick Filter
 
Figure 5-86.  Action of a Quick Filter 
Advanced Filters
 are used to regulate traffic in both directions. (Refer to 
). 
•  From LAN to the Link. Using filters here will forward or block traffic from the 
LAN outwards. 
•  From Link to the LAN. Using filters here will forward or block traffic from the 
link inwards. 
Using a variety of parameters, Advanced Filters can be used to regulate different 
protocols, to totally or partially block traffic, and to control traffic between links.