Packet Filtering - NETGEAR HR314 Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the Model HR314 802.11a Hi-Speed Wireless Router

Packet Filtering

The Model HR314 802.11a Hi-Speed Wireless Router allows you to block Internet access by
specific users on your local network based on their IP addresses. In addition, you can prevent the
use of certain Internet services. These functions are performed by packet filtering.
From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click on Packet Filtering to view
the Packet Filtering menu, shown in
Figure 8-6. Packet Filtering (IP Rule) menu
To block Internet access by a PC on your network:
Make sure the Enable Packet Filtering checkbox is checked.
1.
Select IP Rule.
2.
Click Add.
3.
In the next screen, enter the IP address to be blocked.
4.
Click OK
5.
The address should now appear in the table.
Click Apply.
6.
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Figure 8-6.
Advanced Configuration of the Router