# Traffic Classifier

- Traffic Classifier classifies data flows by ...
  - Data Link Encapsulation
    - IP: v4, v6
    - IPX: LLC, SNAP, 802.3, RAW
    - Other Ethertype, LLC, and SNAP
  - Traffic Cast Type (Unicast, Multicast, Broadcast),
  - IEEE 802.1p Priority
  - IP Specific
    - Source and destination address
    - IP Protocol Type
    - TCP and UDP source and destination ports

- Flows can then be:
  - firewalled
  - rate limited
  - guaranteed bandwidth

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