Creating ip filter rules – Siemens E-110-I User Manual
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Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration
Creating IP Filter Rules
1. On
the
IP Filter Configuration
page click [Add]. The
IP Filter Rule - Add
page displays.
2. Enter or select data for each field that applies to your rule:
Field
Description
Rule ID
Rules are processed from lowest to highest on each data packet, until a match is
found. It is recommended that you assign rule IDs in multiples of 5 or 10 (e.g., 10,
20, 30) so that you leave enough room between them for inserting a new rule if
necessary.
Action
The action can be Accept (forward to destination) or Deny (discard the packet).
Direction Incoming refers to packets coming from the LAN, and Outgoing refers to packets
going to the Internet.
Interface
The interface on which the rule will take effect.
In Interface
The interface from which packets must have been forwarded to the interface
specified in the previous selection. This option is valid only for the outgoing
direction.
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