Creating Filters

Filters are used by Solaris Bandwidth Manager to put traffic into classes. They are defined using host, subnet, and URL groups and services. For example, to create a filter http:

1. Click the Filters tab to display the Filters window.

2. Click the new icon to create a new filter.

3. Assign a name to the filter, by overtyping new in the Filter Name field.

4. Specify that this filter applies to http traffic. Use the pull-down menu in the service pane to choose http.

5. Click Apply.

6. Choose Save from the File menu to save your changes.

The completed http filter looks like this:

To create a filter any_bonn:

1. Click the new icon to create a new filter.

2. Assign a name to the filter, by overtyping new in the Filter Name field.

3. Specify that this filter applies to traffic for Bonn. In the remote pane, click beside Subnet Group, then use the pull-down menu to choose the subnet group bonn.

4. Click Apply.

5. Choose Save from the File menu to save your changes.

The completed any_bonn filter looks like this: