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Publication date: Feb., 2013
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4-7 Port Security
This section shows you how to configure the Port Security settings of the Switch. You can use
the Port Security feature to restrict input to an interface by limiting and identifying MAC
addresses.
4-7.1 Limit Control
This section shows you how to configure the Port Security settings of the Switch. You can use
the Port Security feature to restrict input to an interface by limiting and identifying MAC
addresses.
Web Interface
To configure a System Configuration of Limit Control in the web interface:
1. Select “Enabled” in the Mode of System Configuration.
2. Checked Aging Enabled.
3. Set Aging Period (Default is 3600 seconds).
To configure a Port Configuration of Limit Control in the web interface:
1. Select “Enabled” in the Mode of
Port Configuration.
2. Specify the maximum number of MAC addresses in the Limit of
Port
Configuration.
3. Set Action (Trap, Shutdown, Trap & Shutdown)
4. Click Save.
Figure 4-7.1: The Port Security Limit Control Configuration
Parameter description:
System Configuration
z Mode :
Indicates if Limit Control is globally enabled or disabled on the switch. If globally disabled,
other modules may still use the underlying functionality, but limit checks and corresponding