RAD Data comm Modular Access Device with Integrated Router Manuel D’Utilisation

FCD-IPM Installation and Operation Manual 

Chapter 5  Setup Menu 

 

WAN Economy Menu 

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 WAN ECONOMY (Device name - FCD-IPM) 

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 Use these features: 

 - to reduce traffic over the WAN to a minimum and increase throughput 

 - to keep the link up only when it is required 

 

 1. Filters 

 2. Connection on demand 

 3. Spoofing 

 

 ESC - Return to previous menu 

 Choose one of the above: 

The options in the WAN Economy menu are described below. 

      FILTERS  ( Device name – FCD-IPM ) 

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   1. Block and Forwarding 

   2. IP / IPX broadcast control - [Block Propagation] 

   3. Quick filters 

   4. Advanced filters 

 

   Esc - Return to main menu 

 

   Choose one of the above: 

Filtering allows you to limit the amount of traffic that enters and exits the Small 
Office LAN via FCD-IPM. If FCD-IPM is attached to more than one LAN, then 
select this option for each LAN interface. Filtering is used to: 
•  Increase security 
•  Reduce traffic to the link.