Add Ethernet rules

Ethernet rules define which Ethernet protocol packets the engines stop, and which packets are allowed through.

Ethernet rules are used in IPS, Layer 2 Engine, and Layer 2 Interface Policies.

For more details about the product and how to configure features, click Help or press F1.

Steps

  1. Select Configuration.
  2. Expand the Policies branch and select one of the following types of policies:
    • IPS Policies
    • Layer 2 Engine Policies
    • Layer 2 Interface Policies
  3. Open a Template Policy or Policy for editing, and switch to the Ethernet tab.
  4. Add the rule in one of the following ways:
    • Right-click the ID cell of an existing rule and select Add Rule Before or Add Rule After.
    • Copy and paste an existing rule.
  5. Specify the matching criteria.
  6. Right-click the Action cell, then select the Action.
  7. (Optional) Define options for triggering logs and alerts.