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Mubasher_Sultan
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Dec 19, 2013

How Packet filters works in F5?

Hi Folks,   Need to understand the Packet Filter.   1) Is it bi-directional? I mean stateful. The return traffic will be allowed. 2) What do you mean by Filter established connections? (Default...
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hoolio
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Dec 19, 2013

Hi Mubasher,

 

Yes packet filters are stateful.

 

You can apply a new packet filter to existing connections if you enable that option.

 

Aaron