The Classification Rules page allows you to classify a flow of traffic into classes of service based on an IP address, traffic direction, transport protocol, and source and destination ports. Rules are created marking each packet in the flow with the configured DSCP value. The packet then enters the traffic shaper. Based on the DSCP value, the shaper applies the prioritization and bandwidth guarantees of the class of service to which the packet belongs.

Devices that use VoIP ALG (phones, video stations, etc.) are already marked as high priority. All data from IP addresses in the Classification Rules list have the same priority as voice data.

To configure classification rules:

  1. Choose Network > Traffic Shaper > Advanced.

  2. Click Classification Rules to open the Classification Rules configuration page.

  3. Configure settings using the information in the following table as a guide. When you have finished configuring settings, click Add to make your changes take effect.

    Advanced Traffic Shaper - Classification Rules

    ItemDescription

    Classification Rules

    Manages the Classification Rules list. Refer to Deleting a Classification Rule.

    Create a New Classification Rule

    Classifies a rule by assigning a single or a range of IP addresses and/or ports.

    Index

    Determines the placement of the rule in the table.

    Rules are processed by the system from top to bottom. Edit the rule and enter the new index number as desired.

    Name

    Displays the configured name for the rule.

    URLDisplays the configured DNS A record name for the rule.
    AddressDisplays the configured IPv4, IPv6 or the resolved address associated to the configured URL.
    Direction

    Displays the configured rule direction in which priority will be applied to the traffic.

    Source Port

    Displays the configured source port or range or source ports for which the priority will be applied.

    Destination Port

    		Displays the configured destination port or range or destination ports for which the priority will be applied.
    ProtocolDisplays the configured protocol for the rule.
    Differentiated Services Code Point

    Displays the configured DSCP/TOS value assigned to the traffic for priority classing on the system.