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Learn how to install, configure, and operate the Vyatta Network Operating System (Vyatta NOS) and Orchestrator, which help drive our virtual networking and physical platforms portfolio.

Ciena firewall functionality

Firewall functionality analyzes and filters IP packets between network interfaces. The most common application of functionality is to protect traffic between an internal network and the Internet. It allows you to filter packets based on their characteristics and perform actions on packets that match the rule. The vRouter firewall functionality provides the following features:

  • Packet filtering for traffic that traverses the router by using the in and out keywords on an interface
  • Packet filtering for traffic that is destined for the router itself by using the local keyword
  • Definable criteria for packet-matching rules, including source IP address, destination IP address, source port, destination port, IP protocol, and Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) type
  • Ability to set the firewall globally for stateful or stateless operation

The vRouter firewall offers both IPv4 and IPv6 stateful packet inspection to intercept and inspect network activity and to allow or deny the attempt. The advanced firewall capabilities from the vRouter include stateful failover, zone-based firewalling, and more.

Firewall cannot be applied to outbound local traffic. It can only be applied to inbound interface traffic and forwarded outbound traffic.