D-Link DSL-562T [58/89] Bridge filters

DSL-562T ADSL Router User’s Guide

DMZ IP Address

A DMZ address is used for a device that is not given basic protection of NAT and Firewall services. You may

select an IP address from the pull-down menu or create a New IP by pressing the button. This brings up the LAN

Clients menu in which you may create a static client IP or reserve a dynamically assigned IP address for DMZ

designation.

Setup Remote Management

Telnet and web management through the WAN port can be enabled for specified IP addresses. To enable remote

management, click to check the selection box for Remote Telnet or Remote Web and type in an IP address and

net mask of a trusted host.

Bridge Filters

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.

Figure 4-9. Bridge Filters 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, and click the Add button. To edit an existing rule, select the rule by clicking the Edit radio

button. The rule will appear in the entry fields above as it is currently configured. Make the desired changes and

click the Add button. To remove a bridge filter from the table in the bottom half of the window, click to select

the corresponding Delete box, and then click Apply. Remember to save the configuration changes.

The protocols that may be specifically allowed or denied to pass through the WAN interface are the following:

IPv4, IPv6, RARP, PPPoE Discovery and PPPoE Session.