Abstract: A system for transporting data comprising a first domain comprising a first plurality of filters in a first communication channel, the first communications channel including a common portion, the first plurality of filters employing a first plurality of filtering criteria; a second domain comprising a second plurality of filters in a second communications channel, the second communications channel including the common portion, the second plurality of filters employing a second plurality of filtering criteria; a plurality of managers each coupled to one of the first plurality of filters and the second plurality of filters, each of the plurality of managers comprising means for configuring the one of the first plurality of filters and the second plurality of filters; and at least one control terminal coupled to the plurality of managers for controlling said plurality of managers.