Netgear GS724Tv4 Software Administration Manual - Page 206

GS716Tv3, GS724Tv4, and GS748Tv5 Smart Switches Configure Access Control Lists Access control lists (ACLs) ensure that only authorized users have access to specific resources while blocking off any unwarranted attempts to reach network resources. ACLs are used to provide traffic flow control, restrict contents of routing updates, decide which types of traffic are forwarded or blocked, and above all provide security for the network. Switch software supports IPv4 and MAC ACLs. To configure an ACL, first create an IPv4-based or MAC-based ACL ID. Then, create a rule and assign it to a unique ACL ID. Next, define the rules, which can identify protocols, source, and destination IP and MAC addresses, and other packet-matching criteria. Finally, use the ID number to assign the ACL to a port or to a LAG. To view ACL configuration examples, see Access Control Lists (ACLs) on page 266. The ACL configuration menu contains links to the features described in the following sections. • ACL Wizard • Basic • MAC ACL • MAC Rules • MAC Binding Configuration • MAC Binding Table • Advanced • IP ACL • IP Rules • IP Extended Rules • IPv6 ACL • IPv6 Rules • IP Binding Configuration • IP Binding Table • VLAN Binding Table Managing Device Security 206