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Packet Filter

From Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP, for About.com

Definition: A packet filter is a type of firewall. Packet filters can restrict network traffic and protect your network by rejecting packets from unauthorized hosts, using unauthorized ports or trying to connect to unauthorized IP addresses.
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