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7.2.2
IP/Port filtering
In this section, you can configure filtering rules to restrict certain types of data packets from
passing through the ONT. The use of such filters can help secure or restrict your local network.
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LAN
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WAN: By default, all outgoing traffic from LAN is allowed, but some can be blocked by
specific filtering rules. Outgoing filtering rules can block outgoing traffic under some conditions.
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WAN
→
LAN: By default, all incoming traffic is blocked. However, some traffic can access by
specific filtering rules. The incoming filtering rules allow traffic to pass in some conditions.
To access the configuration page, log in to the web UI of the ONT and navigate to Services >
Firewall > IP/Port Filtering. The rules added are shown in the Current Filter Table.
Parameter description
Specify the default action for the outgoing (LAN -> WAN) or incoming (WAN ->
LAN) data.
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Deny: By default, all incoming traffic is blocked. However, some traffic can
access by specific filtering rules. The incoming filtering rules allow traffic to
pass in some conditions.
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Allow: By default, all outgoing traffic from LAN is allowed, but some can be
blocked by specific filtering rules. Outgoing filtering rules can block outgoing
traffic under some conditions.