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Network layer firewall
In computer networks, a network layer firewall works as a packet filter by deciding what packets will pass the firewall according to rules defined by the administrator. Filtering rules can act on the basis of source and destination address and on ports, in addition to whatever higher-level network protocols the packet contains.
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