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Access Control

Defining MAC-based ACLs

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Defining MAC-based ACLs

MAC-based ACLs are used to filter traffic based on Layer 2 fields. MAC-based

ACLs check all frames for a match.

MAC-based ACLs are defined in the MAC Based ACL Page. The rules are defined

in the MAC Based ACE Page.

To define a MAC-based ACL:

STEP 1 Click Access Control > MAC Based ACL. The MAC Based ACL Page opens.

This page displays a list of all currently defined MAC-based ACLs.

STEP 2 Click Add. The Add MAC Based ACL Page opens.

STEP 3 Enter the name of the new ACL in the ACL Name field. ACL names are

case-sensitive.

STEP 4 Click Apply. The MAC-based ACL is added, and the switch is updated.

Adding Rules to a MAC-based ACL

To add rules (ACEs) to an ACL:

STEP 1 Click Access Control > MAC Based ACE. The MAC Based ACE Page opens.

STEP 2 Select an ACL, and click Go. The ACEs in the ACL are listed.

STEP 3 Click Add. The Add MAC Based ACE Page opens.

STEP 4 Enter the parameters.

• ACL Name—Displays the name of the ACL to which an ACE is being added.

• Priority—Enter the priority of the ACE. ACEs with higher priority are

processed first. One is the highest priority.

• Action—Select the action taken upon a match. The options are:

- Permit—Forward packets that meet the ACE criteria.

- Deny—Drop packets that meet the ACE criteria.