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Prerequisites

  • Administrative access to the TippingPoint SMS.
  • Familiarity with the TippingPoint SMS interface.
  • Knowledge of the specific Ethertype values that are relevant to your network requirements.

Supported Ethertypes

TippingPoint SMS supports a wide range of Ethertypes. While any Ethertype can be configured, we have observed that the following specific Ethertypes have been particularly helpful for customers in optimizing their network performance:

  • 0x8847 - MPLS unicast
  • 0x8848 - MPLS multicast
  • 0x8808 - Ethernet flow control
  • 0x8809 - LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol)

Steps to Configure Ethertype in an Inspection Bypass Rule on TippingPoint SMS

Step 1: Access the TippingPoint SMS

  1. Connect to the SMS using your SMS client.
  2. Log in using your credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to the Inspection Bypass Configuration

  1. From the main dashboard, click on the Devices tab.
  2. Select the device you wish to configure.
  3. Click on Inspection Bypass under the named device.

Step 3: Create or Edit an Inspection Bypass Rule

  1. To create a new rule, click on New.
  2. To edit an existing rule, select the rule from the list and click Edit.

Step 4: Specify the Ethertype

  1. In the rule configuration window, click on the Protocol section. 
  2. Under the Ethernet Type  choose 'Custom'.
  3. In the hexadecimal box enter the appropriate Ethertype that you want match.

Step 5: Set Additional Parameters (Optional)

  1. You may also configure additional parameters such as source/destination IP addresses, VLAN IDs, and ports as needed for your specific use case.

Step 6: Save the Changes

  1. After configuring the Ethertype and any additional parameters, click Finish to apply the changes.

Step 7: Verify the Configuration

  1. To verify that the rule has been correctly configured, navigate back to the Inspection Bypass section.
  2. Check the list of bypass rules to ensure your Ethertype and rule settings are listed correctly.

Conclusion

You have successfully configured Ethertype in an Inspection Bypass Rule on the TippingPoint SMS. This configuration will allow specified traffic types to bypass the inspection engine, optimizing network performance.

For further assistance, please refer to the TippingPoint documentation or contact Trend Micro Support.

References

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