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Inbound Filters

A setting commonly found on broadband router firmware. Inbound Filters are used to limit access to a server on your own network. Filter rules can be used with virtual server, port forwarding or remote administration features.

See "Common Router Settings" in the Quick Reference section of Webopedia.
See also Webopedia's "Did You Know... Routers, Switches and Hubs: What's the Difference?"



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