Configuring System Objects Prefix Lists and Routing Filters

What is the Process?

The order for the System Object Prefix List and Routing Filters is as follows:

1. Configure Prefix Lists —  this is completed first, as they are utilized in both BGP and Graphiant Filters.

2. Configure Routing Filters —  whether BGP / Graphiant / both.

3. Attach the Routing Filters to the Graphiant Edge(s).

This document will take you through this process from start to finish.

What is a System Objects Prefix List?

A Prefix list is a collection of IP addresses and subnet masks that allows you to easily match on as a group in a routing filter.

Graphiant Prefix Lists are part of the global System Object structure, giving users the ability to create each prefix list only once, and subsequently use in any routing policy desired.

Any changes, such as adding/removing prefixes here, will automatically be propagated to every routing filter utilizing that prefix list.

Locating System Object Prefix Lists in the Graphiant Portal

From the Graphiant Portal home page, click 'Configure' in the sidebar.

Select 'Policies'.

This will open the Prefix List table, which includes the following fields:

• List Name:  Assigned name of the prefix list 

• Prefixes:  Number of prefixes included in the prefix list

• Policies:  Number of policies attached to the prefix list

The table search will search for a prefix list name, for ease of finding specific prefix list within a large number of lists.

To see which prefixes are included within a prefix list, click anywhere within the "Prefixes" field of that list.

This will open a modal containing all of the prefixes included in the list, along with their subnet mask rules and prefix lengths (also represented as a visual).

Note:

This information is also reachable by clicking 'View Details' from the ellipses to the right of the prefix list.

You can see the policies attached to a prefix list by clicking anywhere within the "Policies" field of the list in the Prefix List Table.

This will open a modal containing all the policies attached to that prefix list, and the type of policy they are - BGP or Graphiant.

Note:

You can navigate between Prefixes and Policies information from the tabs within the modal.

Clicking on either the Policy Name link, or the link icon, will take you to the status information regarding the Edge using the Policy. 

This table will contain the following information:

• Edge Name:  Name assigned to the Edge

• Site Name:  Site to which the Edge subscribes

• Status Since:  Time stamp of last status change

• Status:  Current Status of the Edge

To return to the filters page, click the filters breadcrumb at the top left.

Adding a System Objects Prefix List

To add a Prefix List, navigate to the Prefix List Table;  click 'Add Prefix List'.

Complete the following fields:

•  Name:  Enter the desired nomenclature for the new prefix list.  (**Spaces are not permitted.)

• Address Family:  Select the desired address family - IPv4 or IPv6.

• Description (optional):  For future users to know the purpose of the prefix list.

Click 'Add Prefix'.

This will open a modal to enter the information for all the prefixes to be included in the list.

Note:

The fields are pre-populated with examples;  enter your desired information.

Fill out the following fields:

• IP Prefix:  Prefix to be included in the list

• Rule:  Select whether the prefix length is to be Exact, a custom range, less than or equal to, or greater than or equal to the value in the 'Prefix Length' field.

• Prefix Length:  Use the slider to choose the desired prefix length, with regards to the rule chosen.

Click 'Add Prefix' to add as many additional prefixes as desired until your list is complete.

Once all of the prefixes to be included in the list are entered and the list is complete, click 'Save'.

The newly created Prefix List is shown here for your review.

From here you can perform any of the following actions:

• Add Prefix:  If any further prefixes are needed

• Edit:  To change any prefix in the list

• Delete:  To remove any prefix in the list

Click 'Confirm' to save the prefix list.

The newly created prefix list is now included in the Prefix List Table.

To View the details of a Prefix List, such as what Prefixes and Policies are attached, you can do any of the following:

• Click the ellipses to the right of that prefix list;  select 'View Details'.

• Click anywhere in either the Prefixes or Policies fields for that prefix list.

Here you can toggle back and forth between prefix and policy information for the prefix list.

Note:

There will be no filter policies attached to the prefix list at this point;  once the filter policies are created, they may be attached to the prefix list.

Editing a System Objects Prefix List

To edit a prefix list, click the ellipses to the right of that prefix list.

Select 'Configure'.

Perform any of the actions as described below.

Editing a Prefix within a Prefix List

Click the pencil icon to the right of the desired prefix to edit a prefix.

Make the desired changes.

Click 'Save'.

Click 'Review' and 'Apply'.

The changes are now complete and reflected in the Prefix List Table.

Removing a Prefix within a Prefix List

Click the trash can icon to the right of the desired prefix to remove a prefix.

At this point the prefix to be removed is not visible in the table.

Click 'Review' and 'Apply'.

The changes are now complete and reflected in the Prefix List Table.

Cloning a System Objects Prefix List

Sometimes it is helpful to duplicate a prefix list;  for instance, to facilitate in creating a new prefix list that contains all of the prefixes contained within an existing prefix list, with just a few additions.

To clone a prefix list, click the ellipses to the right of the prefix list to be duplicated.

Select 'Clone'.

This will open a new Configuration screen for the cloned prefix list.

The name will be listed exactly the same as the original prefix list, with "Copy" immediately preceding it;  if desired, change the name of the new prefix list.

Make any additions / edits as desired, by following the previous steps as outlined in this document.

Click 'Confirm'.

The newly cloned list now appears in the Prefix List Table.

Deleting a System Objects Prefix List

Should a prefix list no longer be needed, it may be deleted.

Click the ellipses to the right of the prefix list to be deleted.

Select 'Delete'.

Note:

Only Prefix Lists that are not used in any policy can be deleted.

A confirmation message pops up to verify that you do wish to delete the prefix list.

Click 'Confirm'.

The prefix list has been deleted and will no longer appear in the Prefix List Table.

What is a System Objects Routing Filter?

Routing filters are the tools that allow you to configure and create the permission or denial of prefixes based on matching conditions.

Graphiant's routing filters are part of the global System Object structure, giving users the ability to create each routing filter only once, and subsequently use on any Edge desired.

Any changes, such as adding/removing filters here, will automatically be propagated to every Edge utilizing that routing filter.

Graphiant supports two types of routing filters:

• BGP Filters:  from the Edge to the LAN-side neighbor

• Graphiant Filters:  from the Edge to the Graphiant Core

System Objects BGP Filters

BGP Filters can be set to accept or reject prefixes between your Graphiant Edge and a LAN-side neighbor.

Locating System Objects BGP Filters in the Graphiant Portal

From the Graphiant Portal home page, click 'Configure' in the sidebar.

Select 'Policies'.

The landing page for Policies is the Prefix List Table.

Click the 'Routing' tab.

The Routing page lands on the BGP Filters screen, containing the BGP Filters Table which includes the following fields:

• Filter Name:  Assigned name of the BGP filter

• Rules:  Number of rules contained in the filter

• Direction:  Whether the filter is inbound / outbound, in relation to the Graphiant Edge

• Sites:  Number of sites using the filter

Clicking on the Filter Name link will take you to the status information regarding the Edge using the filter. 

This table will contain the following information:

• Edge Name:  Name assigned to the Edge

• Site Name:  Site to which the Edge subscribes

• Status Since:  Time stamp of last status change

• Status:  Current Status of the Edge

Note:

If the filter has not yet been applied to an Edge, the screen will appear as such:

To return to the BGP filters page, click the BGP Filters breadcrumb at the top left.

Creating a System Objects BGP Filter

Note:

Prefix Lists must be set up before they can be tied to a BGP Filter;  there is no ability to create a new prefix list once in the filter configuration.

To add a BGP Filter, navigate to the BGP Filter Table;  click 'Create BGP Filter'.

Complete the following fields:

• Filter Name:  Enter the desired nomenclature for the new prefix list. 

• Direction:  Select if the filter is inbound / outbound, in relation to the Graphiant Edge.

• Description (optional):  For future users to know the purpose of the Filter.

• Implicit Rule:  Select if routes are to be accepted or rejected, should they not match on any specific rule within the BGP Filter.

Note:

Filter Names must be unique, regardless of the protocol of the filter (BGP/Graphiant).

Adding Rules to the BGP Filter

To add rules to your BGP Filter, click 'Add Rule'.

This will bring up the modal to configure a BGP Filter Rule.

Here you will be able to add as many rules as desired in tandem with the BGP Filter.

The modal is divided into three sections:

1. General (top):  Includes the sequence number of the rule, and optional description fields

2. Match (middle):  Selections here determine what type of matching is used for the filter rule to be applied.  You can match on Prefix Lists, Communities, or both.

3. Action (bottom):  Selections here tell the routing filter what to do with the matched route(s).

General Information

Sequence Number

The Sequence Number of the rule is its placement in the order of all of the rules for a BGP filter.

The Sequence Number is pre-populated with 10 for the first rule created;  with every subsequent rule increasing by multiples of 10 (20 for the second, 30 for the third, etc.).

These numbers can be edited here, should a different placement be desired.  

Description

This field is optional, and can be filled out for future users to know the purpose of the Rule.

Matching on a Prefix List

Under "Match", select 'Prefix List' from the dropdown.

A 'Value' field will appear;  select the desired previously created prefix list from the drop-down.

If there are a large number of prefix lists, you can search by name in the search field.

For instructions on adding a prefix list, click here.

Matching on a Community

Under "Match", select 'Community' from the dropdown.

A 'Value' field will appear, for which there are two options:

• Selecting a pre-existing community(ies):  One or both (or none) of the communities in the drop-down may be selected.

• Manually entering a community:  If manually entering a community, type it in the [(numeral) : (numeral)] format.

As many communities can be entered as desired.

Matching on Both Prefix List and Community

A match can be performed on both prefix list and community combined.

Enter the information for your first match (in this example a prefix list match has been entered).

Click 'Add Type'.

Open the drop-down for Type.

Only the remaining option not selected in the first match will appear.

Complete the second match information as desired.

Note:

In selecting both Prefix List and Community for a match in the same rule, both must match on a prefix(es).  The rule will function as an and "and" instruction, not an "or" instruction.

Action

There are two options for which action the rule can take regarding the prefixes that match the criteria in the 'Match' section:

• Accept:  This will ensure that all of the matching prefixes are entered into the routing table of the Graphiant Edge.

• Reject:  This will result in all of the matching prefixes not being added to the routing table of the Graphiant Edge.

Select 'Accept' or 'Reject', depending on your need for the rule.

Accept Action

If the desired action is to permit prefixes to be included in the routing table on the conditions of the match, select 'Accept'.

Should all of the matches defined previously be blanketly accepted, the action is complete;  at this point you can save the rule, as described here.

Should another attribute(s) be desired, click '+ Add Set'.

Note:

Set options differ slightly between inbound and outbound filters.

Inbound Set Attributes

Available set attributes include:

• MED

• Local Preference

• Community

• Weight

Select the desired attribute from the drop-down.

When the Set is chosen, a 'Value' field will appear;  enter the desired value, as defined below:

• MED

  • Set the BGP Multi Exit Discriminator (MED) value.  Supports values from 0 - 4,294,967,295 and can be set for both inbound and outbound filters

• Local Preference

  • Set the BGP Local Preference value.  Supports values from 0 - 4,294,967,295 and can be set for both inbound and outbound filters.

• Community

  • Set the Community value.  Supports values from 0 - 65535;  should be in the format [a:b].  Can be set for both inbound and outbound filters.

    • Community Additive:

      • Select Community Additive if you want to add the new community in addition to any existing community(ies). 

      • If not checked, the new community will replace any existing community(ies).

• Weight

  • Set the Weight value.  Supports values from 0 - 65535.  Can be set for inbound filters only.

Every set may be added once to the same rule if desired.

Simply click 'Add Set' again to continue to add other types of sets.

Outbound Set Options

Available sets include:

• MED

• Local Preference

• AS Path Prepend

• Community

Select the desired Set from the drop-down.

When the Set is chosen, a 'Value' field will appear;  enter the desired value, as defined below.

• MED

  • Set the BGP Multi Exit Discriminator (MED) value. Supports values from 0-4,294,967,295 and can be set for both inbound and outbound filters

• Local Preference

  • Set the BGP Local Preference value. Supports values from 0-4,294,967,295 and can be set for both inbound and outbound filters

• AS Path Prepend

  • Prepend the AS Number of the Graphiant Edge to the AS-Path of the routes matching the filter. Supports values: 1-10. The value is the number of times the AS Number should be prepended to the AS-Path. Prepending the AS-Path is only supported for outbound filters

• Community

  • Set the Community value.  Supports values from 0 - 65535;  should be in the format [a:b].  Can be set for both inbound and outbound filters.

    • Community Additive: 

      • Select Community Additive if you want to add the new community in addition to any existing community(ies). 

      • If not checked, the new community will replace any existing community(ies).

Every set may be added once to the same rule if desired.

Simply click 'Add Set' again to continue to add other types of sets.

Reject Action

If the desired action is to not permit prefixes to be included in the routing table on the conditions of the match, select 'Reject'.

Note:

Since the prefixes in a "Reject" rule are to be ignored, there are no Sets applicable.

Saving the Rule

Once all matches and sets are complete, click 'Done'.

The newly created rule is attached to the BGP filter and highlighted in yellow.

Confirming the BGP Filter

Once all rules are added, click 'Confirm' to create the BGP Filter.

The newly created BGP Filter is now present in the table.

Editing a System Objects BGP Filter

To edit a BGP Filter, you will need to get to the Configuration page.

There are two ways to get to the configuration area:

#1)  Directly from the BGP Filter menu:

Click the ellipses to the right of the filter to be edited;  select 'Configure'.

OR

#2)  Going through the BGP Filter status screen:

A)  Click the link of the filter to be edited.

B)  Click the 'Configure' tab.

Both of these paths will open the Configuration page of the BGP Filter.

Here you can make edits to the Filter itself, or to any of the rules.  For instructions on editing BGP filter rules, click here.

Note:

After any edits are completed, the Portal will take you back to the BGP Filter table.

Filter edits can include:

• Filter name:  Enter the new name in the field.

• Description:  Enter the new description in the field.

• Implicit Rule:  Toggle to the other option to change.

Make any edits desired;  the fields containing changes will be highlighted in yellow (here, the implicit rule was switched to "Reject").

'Review' and 'Apply'.

The edits are now saved.

Editing a BGP Filter Rule

Making Configuration Changes to a BGP Filter Rule

To edit an existing BGP rule, click on the pencil icon to the right of that rule.

This will open a modal where you can edit any of the information for the rule.

Make the desired changes;  any field that now has a change will be highlighted in yellow.

Click 'Done'.

The edited portion of the rule will be indicated in the table by a yellow bar to the left of the field changed.

'Review' and 'Apply'.

The edits are now saved.

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When hovering over an individual field of the BGP Rule table, a pencil icon will appear, allowing a quick edit of just that information from the table without having to go into the rule configuration itself.

Ordering BGP Filter Rules

The Sequence Number of the rule is its placement in the order of all of the rules for a BGP filter.

The Sequence Numbers are pre-populated as such:  10 for the first rule created, and every subsequent rule increasing by multiples of 10 (20 for the second, 30 for the third, etc.).

Should an order change be desired, there are multiple methods to achieve this:

• Edit the rule and change the sequence number (see instructions for editing a rule here)

• 'Add Rule Above'

• 'Add Rule Below'

• 'Move'

Adding a Rule Above an Existing Rule

Should you want to insert a rule that would have a sequence number prior to an existing rule, click the ellipses;  select 'Add Rule Above'.

This will open a modal to create the new rule, with the Sequence Number pre-populated with a smaller number than the rule from which you started.  This number can be edited if desired.

Enter the desired information for configuring the rule as outlined here;  click 'Done'.

The newly created rule will appear in the table, highlighted in yellow.

'Review' and 'Apply'.

The Rule table is now up to date with the added rule.

Adding a Rule Below an Existing Rule

Should you want to insert a rule that would have a sequence number following that of an existing rule, click the ellipses;  select 'Add Rule Below'.

This will open a modal to create the new rule, with the Sequence Number pre-populated with a larger number than the rule from which you started.  This number can be edited if desired.

Enter the desired information for configuring the rule as outlined here;  click 'Done'.

The newly created rule will appear in the table, highlighted in yellow.

'Review' and 'Apply'.

The Rule table is now up to date with the added rule.

Moving a Rule

Should an existing rule be needed elsewhere in the order, click the ellipses;  select 'Move'.

A modal will appear with simply the option to change the sequence number of the rule.

The current sequence number will be pre-populated in the field.

Enter the desired sequence number;  click 'Move'.

The rule now appears in the new position.

'Review' and 'Apply'.

The Rule table is now up to date with the moved rule in the new order.

Cloning a Rule

Sometimes it is helpful to duplicate a rule;  for instance, to facilitate in creating a new rule that contains the same configuration as an existing rule, with just a few changes.

To clone a rule, click the ellipses to the right of the rule to be duplicated.

Select 'Clone'.

The cloned rule will be added to the table as the next pre-populated sequence number, highlighted in yellow.

Make any additions / edits as desired, by following the previous steps as outlined in this document.

'Review' and 'Apply'.

The Rule table is now up to date with the cloned rule added.

Deleting a Rule

Should a rule no longer be needed, it may be deleted.

Click the ellipses to the right of the rule to be deleted.

Select 'Delete'.

At this point, the rule will not be visible in the table.

'Review' and 'Apply'.

The rule has been deleted and no longer will appear in the table.

Cloning a System Objects BGP Filter

Sometimes it is helpful to duplicate a BGP Filter;  for instance, to facilitate in creating a new filter that contains the same configuration as an existing BGP filter, with just a few changes.

To clone a BGP filter, click the ellipses to the right of the filter to be duplicated.

Select 'Clone'.

This will open a new Configuration screen for the cloned BGP Filter.

The name will be listed exactly the same as the original filter, with "Copy" immediately preceding it;  if desired, change the name of the new BGP Filter.

Make any additions / edits as desired, by following the previous steps as outlined in this document.

Click 'Confirm'.

The newly cloned filter now appears in the BGP Filter Table.

Deleting a System Objects BGP Filter

Should a BGP Filter no longer be needed, it may be deleted.

Click the ellipses to the right of the filter to be deleted.

Select 'Delete'.

A confirmation message pops up to verify that you do wish to delete the BGP filter.

Click 'Confirm'.

The BGP Filter has been deleted and will no longer appear in the BGP Filter Table.

Attaching a System Objects BGP Filter to a Graphiant Edge

From the 'Configure' heading in the left sidebar menu, select 'Edge Devices'.

Click 'Configure' on the desired Edge.

Click the 'Configure Services' drop-down;  select 'Routing Protocols & Filters’.

Select the 'BGP' tab at the top of the screen.

Select the desired LAN Segment on the left.

Scroll down to the section titled "Neighbors";  choose the desired neighbor to utilize the BGP filter by clicking anywhere in its field.

Locate the "Filter" section within the Neighbor configuration.

From the drop-down for the IP version and direction(s) that you need, select the desired BGP Filter(s) to apply.

Note:

If none of the BGP filters match your needs, click 'Create New'.  This will open a configuration for a new BGP Filter.  Note that this will be a Local BGP filter on this Edge only, not a System Objects BGP filter.  For further information on local BGP filters, click here.

To confirm that the System Objects BGP Filter will be added, scroll up and click anywhere in the 'System Objects' field.

The newly added BGP Filter(s) will appear in yellow.

Review' and 'Apply'.

After the BGP Filter configuration is applied, the Portal will take you to the Configuration Versions page.

To get back to the BGP Filter you just created, click 'Routing Protocols & Filters' in the sidebar.

Select the 'BGP' tab at the top of the screen.

The new System Objects BGP Filter is now attached to your Graphiant Edge.

Note:

To allow BGP routes to be able to advertise to the Graphiant Core:

• In the "Routing Protocols & Filters" area of the Graphiant Portal, select the 'Graphiant' tab at the top.

• Under "Advanced Settings",  toggle the BGP switch to 'On'.

Without BGP "On", the Edge will not advertise its BGP routes to the Core.

System Objects Graphiant Filters

Graphiant Filters can be set to accept or reject prefixes between your Graphiant Edge and the Graphiant Core.

Locating System Objects Graphiant Filters in the Graphiant Portal

From the Graphiant Portal home page, click 'Configure' in the sidebar.

Select 'Policies'.

The landing page for Policies is the Prefix List Table.

Click the 'Routing' tab.

The Routing page lands on the BGP Filters screen;  click 'Graphiant Filters' on the left side.

This will open the Graphiant Filters Table which includes the following fields:

• Filter Name:  Assigned name of the Graphiant filter

• Rules:  Number of rules contained in the filter

• Direction:  Whether the filter is inbound / outbound, in relation to the Graphiant Edge

• Sites:  Number of sites using the filter

Clicking on the Filter Name link will take you to the status information regarding the Edge using the filter. 

This table will contain the following information:

• Edge Name:  Name assigned to the Edge

• Site Name:  Site to which the Edge subscribes

• Status Since:  Time stamp of last status change

• Status:  Current Status of the Edge

Note:

If the filter has not yet been applied to an Edge, the screen will appear as such:

To return to the filters page, click the filters breadcrumb at the top left.

Creating a System Objects Graphiant Filter

Note:

Prefix Lists and Policy Tags must be set up before they can be tied to a BGP Filter;  there is no ability to create a new prefix list once in the filter configuration.

To add a Graphiant Filter, navigate to the Graphiant Filter Table;  click 'Create Graphiant Filter'.

Complete the following fields:

• Filter Name:  Enter the desired nomenclature for the new prefix list. 

• Direction:  Select if the filter is inbound / outbound, in relation to the Graphiant Edge

• Description (optional):  For future users to know the purpose of the Filter.

• Implicit Rule:  Select if routes are to be accepted or rejected, should they not match on any specific rule within the Graphiant Filter.

Note:

Filter Names must be unique, regardless of the protocol of the filter (Graphiant/BGP).

Adding Rules to the Graphiant Filter

To add rules to your Graphiant Filter, click 'Add Rule'.

This will bring up the modal to configure a Graphiant Filter Rule.

Here you will be able to add as many rules as desired in tandem with the Graphiant Filter.

The modal is divided into three sections:

1. General (top):  Includes the sequence number of the rule, and optional description fields

2. Match (middle):  Selections here determine what type of matching is used for the filter rule to be applied.

3. Action (bottom):  Selections here tell the routing filter what to do with the matched route(s).

General Information

Sequence Number

The Sequence Number of the rule is its placement in the order of all of the rules for a Graphiant filter.

The Sequence Number is pre-populated with 10 for the first rule created;  with every subsequent rule increasing by multiples of 10 (20 for the second, 30 for the third, etc.).

These numbers can be edited here, should a different placement be desired.  

Description

This field is optional, and can be filled out for future users to know the purpose of the Rule.

Matching on a Community

Under "Match", select 'Community' from the dropdown.

A 'Value' field will appear, for which there are two options:

• Selecting a pre-existing community(ies):  One or both (or none) of the communities in the drop-down may be selected.

• Manually entering a community:  If manually entering a community, type it in the [(numeral) : (numeral)] format, hit 'Enter'.

As many communities can be entered as desired.

Matching on a Prefix List

Under "Match", select 'Prefix List' from the dropdown.

A 'Value' field will appear;  select the desired previously created prefix list from the drop-down.

If there are a large number of prefix lists, you can search by name in the search field.

For instructions on adding a prefix list, click here.

Matching on a Policy Tag

Under "Match", select 'Policy Tag' from the dropdown.

Tag Level fields will appear;  select the Level 0 Policy tag;  Select subsequent levels if desired, to narrow down the match.

If there are a large number of policy tags, you can search by name in the search field.

For instructions on creating a System Object policy tag, click here.

Matching on Multiple Types

A match can be performed on multiple types combined.

Enter the information for your first match (in this example a prefix list match has been entered).

Click 'Add Type'.

Open the drop-down for Type.

Only the remaining options not selected in the first match will appear.

Complete the next match information as desired.

Repeat for the third type if desired.

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In selecting multiple match types in the same rule, all must match on a prefix(es).  The rule will function as an and "and" instruction, not an "or" instruction.

Action

There are two options for which action the rule can take regarding the prefixes that match the criteria in the 'Match' section:

• Accept:  This will ensure that all of the matching prefixes are entered into the routing table of the Graphiant Edge.

• Reject:  This will result in all of the matching prefixes not being added to the routing table of the Graphiant Edge.

Select 'Accept' or 'Reject', depending on your need for the rule.

Accept Action

If the desired action is to permit prefixes to be included in the routing table on the conditions of the match, select 'Accept'.

Should all of the matches defined previously be blanketly accepted, the action is complete.

Should another attribute(s) be desired, click '+ Add Set'.

Available set attributes include:

• Local Preference

• Community

Select the desired attribute from the drop-down.

When the Set is chosen, a 'Value' field will appear;  enter the desired value, as defined below:

• Local Preference

  • Set the BGP Local Preference value.  Supports values from 0 - 4,294,967,295 and can be set for both inbound and outbound filters.

• Community

  • Set the Community value.  Supports values from 0 - 65535;  should be in the format [a:b].  Can be set for both inbound and outbound filters.

    • Community Additive: 

      • Select Community Additive if you want to add the new community in addition to any existing community(ies). 

      • If not checked, the new community will replace any existing community(ies).

Both sets may be added once to the same rule if desired.

Simply click 'Add Set' again to continue to add the other type of set.

Once all matches and sets are complete, click 'Done'.

The newly created rule is attached to the Graphiant filter and highlighted in yellow.

Reject Action

If the desired action is to not permit prefixes to be included in the routing table on the conditions of the match, select 'Reject'.

Note:

Since the prefixes in a "Reject" rule are to be ignored, there are no Sets applicable.

If the matches are complete, Click 'Done'.

The newly created rule is attached to the Graphiant filter and highlighted in yellow.

Confirming the Graphiant Filter

Once all rules are added, click 'Confirm' to create the Graphiant Filter.

The newly created Graphiant Filter is now present in the table.

Editing a System Objects Graphiant Filter

To edit a Graphiant Filter, you will need to get to the Configuration page.

There are two ways to get to the configuration area:

#1)  Directly from the Graphiant Filter menu:

Click the ellipses to the right of the filter to be edited;  select 'Configure'.

OR

#2)  Going through the Graphiant Filter status screen:

A)  Click the link of the filter to be edited.

B)  Click the 'Configure' tab.

Both of these paths will open the Configuration page of the Graphiant Filter.

Here you can make edits to the Filter itself, or to any of the rules.  For instructions on editing Graphiant filter rules, click here.

Note:

After any edits are completed, the Portal will take you back to the Graphiant Filter table.

Filter edits can include:

• Filter name:  Enter the new name in the field.

• Description:  Enter the new description in the field.

• Implicit Rule:  Toggle to the other option to change.

Make any edits desired;  the fields containing changes will be highlighted in yellow (here, the implicit rule was switched to "Reject").

'Review' and 'Apply'.

The edits are now saved.

Editing a Graphiant Filter Rule

Making Configuration Changes to a Graphiant Filter Rule

To edit an existing Graphiant rule, click on the pencil icon to the right of that rule.

This will open a modal where you can edit any of the information for the rule.

Make the desired changes;  any field that now has a change will be highlighted in yellow.

Click 'Done'.

The edited portion of the rule will be indicated by a yellow bar to the left of the field changed.

'Review' and 'Apply'.

The edits are now saved.

Note:

When hovering over an individual field of the Graphiant Rule table, a pencil icon will appear, allowing a quick edit of just that information from the table without having to go into the rule configuration itself.

Ordering Gaphiant Filter Rules

The Sequence Number of the rule is its placement in the order of all of the rules for a Graphiant filter.

The Sequence Numbers are pre-populated as such:  10 for the first rule created, and every subsequent rule increasing by multiples of 10 (20 for the second, 30 for the third, etc.).

Should an order change be desired, there are multiple methods to achieve this:

• Edit the rule and change the sequence number (see instructions for editing a rule here)

• 'Add Rule Above'

• 'Add Rule Below'

• 'Move'

Adding a Rule Above an Existing Rule

Should you want to insert a rule that would have a sequence number prior to an existing rule, click the ellipses;  select 'Add Rule Above'.

This will open a modal to create the new rule, with the Sequence Number pre-populated with a smaller number than the rule from which you started.  This number can be edited if desired.

Enter the desired information for configuring the rule as outlined here;  click 'Done'.

The newly created rule will appear in the table, highlighted in yellow.

'Review' and 'Apply'.

The Rule table is now up to date with the added rule.

Adding a Rule Below an Existing Rule

Should you want to insert a rule that would have a sequence number following that of an existing rule, click the ellipses;  select 'Add Rule Below'.

This will open a modal to create the new rule, with the Sequence Number pre-populated with a larger number than the rule from which you started.  This number can be edited if desired.

Enter the desired information for configuring the rule as outlined here;  click 'Done'.

The newly created rule will appear in the table, highlighted in yellow.

'Review' and 'Apply'.

The Rule table is now up to date with the added rule.

Moving a Rule

Should an existing rule be needed elsewhere in the order, click the ellipses;  select 'Move'.

A modal will appear with simply the option to change the sequence number of the rule.

The current sequence number will be pre-populated in the field.

Enter the desired sequence number;  click 'Move'.

The rule now appears in the new position.

'Review' and 'Apply'.

The Rule table is now up to date with the moved rule in the new order.

Cloning a Rule

Sometimes it is helpful to duplicate a rule;  for instance, to facilitate in creating a new rule that contains the same configuration as an existing rule, with just a few changes.

To clone a rule, click the ellipses to the right of the rule to be duplicated.

Select 'Clone'.

The cloned rule will be added to the table as the next pre-populated sequence number, highlighted in yellow.

Make any additions / edits as desired, by following the previous steps as outlined in this document.

'Review' and 'Apply'.

The Rule table is now up to date with the cloned rule added.

Deleting a Rule

Should a rule no longer be needed, it may be deleted.

Click the ellipses to the right of the rule to be deleted.

Select 'Delete’.

At this point the rule will not be visible in the table.

'Review' and 'Apply'.

The rule has been deleted and no longer will appear in the table.

Cloning a System Objects Graphiant Filter

Sometimes it is helpful to duplicate a Graphiant Filter;  for instance, to facilitate in creating a new filter that contains the same configuration as an existing Graphiant filter, with just a few changes.

To clone a Graphiant filter, click the ellipses to the right of the filter to be duplicated.

Select 'Clone'.

This will open a new Configuration screen for the cloned Graphiant Filter.

The name will be listed exactly the same as the original filter, with "Copy" immediately preceding it;  if desired, change the name of the new Graphiant Filter.

Make any additions / edits as desired, by following the previous steps as outlined in this document.

Click 'Confirm'.

The newly cloned filter now appears in the Graphiant Filter Table.

Deleting a System Objects Graphiant Filter

Should a Graphiant Filter no longer be needed, it may be deleted.

Click the ellipses to the right of the filter to be deleted.

Select 'Delete'.

A confirmation message pops up to verify that you do wish to delete the Graphiant filter.

Click 'Confirm'.

The Graphiant Filter has been deleted and will no longer appear in the BGP Filter Table.

Attaching a System Objects Graphiant Filter to a Graphiant Edge

From the 'Configure' heading in the left sidebar menu, select 'Edge Devices'.

Click 'Configure' on the desired Edge.

Click the 'Configure Services' drop-down;  select 'Routing Protocols & Filters'.

Select the 'Graphiant' tab at the top of the screen.

Select the desired LAN Segment on the left;  locate the "Filter" section in the middle of the page.

From the drop-down for the direction(s) that you need, select the desired Graphiant Filter(s) to apply.

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If none of the Graphiant filters match your needs, click 'Create New'.  This will open a configuration for a new Graphiant Filter.  Note that this will be a Local Graphiant filter on this Edge only, not a System Objects Graphiant filter.

To confirm that the System Objects Graphiant Filter will be added, scroll up and click anywhere in the 'System Objects' field.

The newly added Graphiant Filter(s) will appear in yellow.

'Review' and 'Apply'.

After the Graphiant Filter configuration is applied, the Portal will take you to the Configuration Versions page.

To get back to the Graphiant Filter you just created, click 'Routing Protocols & Filters' in the sidebar.

Select the 'Graphiant' tab at the top of the screen.

The new System Objects Graphiant Filter is now attached to your Edge.