Enabling protocol and MAC filters on APs

Filtering can provide an additional layer of wireless security. Filters can be created to filter a protocol or IP port. Protocol filters prevent or allow the use of specific protocols through the access point. Individual protocol filters can be setup and enabled for one or more VLANs. MAC, Ethertype and IP filters can be used to filter wireless client devices, users on the wired LAN, or both .

For example, an SNMP filter on the radio port of the AP prevents wireless client devices from using SNMP with the access point, but does not block SNMP access from the wired LAN.

Lab Activity

Lab Exercise: Configure Filters on AP

In this lab, the student will learn how to configure a protocol filter on the AP and how to configure a MAC filter on the AP.

Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Installation and Configuration Guide – Configuring Fitlers