Advanced Configuration AP-4000/4000M/4900M User Guide
Filtering
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• To add an entry, click Add, and then specify the Protocol Number and a Protocol Name.
– Protocol Number: Enter the protocol number. See http://www.iana.org/assignments/ethernet-numbers for a
list of protocol numbers.
– Protocol Name: Enter related information, typically the protocol name.
Figure 4-27 Ethernet Protocol Filter Table - Add Entries
• To edit or delete an entry, click Edit and change the information, or select Enable, Disable, or Delete from the
Status drop-down menu.
NOTE: An entry’s status must be enabled in order for the protocol to be subject to the filter.
Figure 4-28 Ethernet Protocol Filter Table - Edit Entries
Static MAC
The Static MAC Address filter optimizes the performance of a wireless (and wired) network. When this feature is properly
configured, the AP can block traffic between wired devices and wireless devices based on MAC address.
For example, you can set up a Static MAC filter to prevent wireless clients from communicating with a specific server on
the Ethernet network. You can also use this filter to block unnecessary multicast packets from being forwarded to the
wireless network.
NOTE: The Static MAC Filter is an advanced feature. You may find it easier to control wireless traffic via other filtering
options, such as Ethernet Protocol Filtering.
