10 configuring type filtering, 1 adding filter types, 2 removing filter types – Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 AP-4131 User Manual

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Configuring the AP

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AP-4131 Access Point Product Reference Guide

2.10 Configuring Type Filtering

Packet types supported for the type filtering function include the 16-bit DIX
Ethernet types. The list can include up to 16 types.

2.10.1 Adding Filter Types

The Type Filtering screen provides a facility to add types to the list.

1. Select

Add-[F2]

.

2. Enter the packet type.

2.10.2 Removing Filter Types

The Type Filtering screen provides a facility to remove types from the list.

1. Highlight the packet type using the UP/DOWN-ARROW keys.

2. Select

Delete-[F1]

.

2.10.3 Controlling Type Filters

Set the type filters to forward or discard the types listed. To control the type
filtering mode:

1. Select

Set System Configuration

from the Main Menu.

2. Select

Type Filtering

.

3. Press the SPACE BAR to toggle between the

Forward

,

Discard

or

Disable

type filtering and press ENTER to confirm the choice.

4. Select

Save ALL APs

or press

[F2]

to save the Type Filtering Setup

information to all APs with the same Net_ID (ESS).
This option saves configuration changes for the current AP, sends two
WNMP messages to all other APs on the Known APs table to update their
configuration and issues a reset once the configuration is modified.
Users can perform this option only among the same hardware platforms
and firmware version.

5. The system prompts

Warning Update, save, and reset all APs in the Known AP Menu?

yes no

Type

Y

.

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