Summary
An understanding of the following key points should have been achieved:
  • ACLs perform several functions within a router, including implementing security/access procedures.
  • ACLs are used to control and manage traffic.
  • For some protocols, two ACLs can be applied to an interface: one inbound ACL and one outbound ACL.
  • With ACLs, after a packet is matched to an ACL statement, it can be denied or permitted access to the router.
  • Wildcard mask bits use the number one (1) and the number zero (0) to identify how to treat the corresponding IP address bits.
  • Access list creation and application is verified through the use of various IOS show commands.
  • The two main types of ACLs are standard and extended.
  • Named ACLs allow for the use of a name to identify the access list instead of a number.
  • ACLs can be configured for all routed network protocols.
  • ACLs are placed where they allow the most efficient control.
  • ACLs are typically used in firewall routers.
  • Access lists can also restrict virtual terminal access to the router.