GE ML1600 Switch User Manual


 
CHAPTER 6: ACCESS CONSIDERATIONS CONFIGURING PORT SECURITY WITH ENERVISTA SOFTWARE
MULTILINK ML1600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6–13
Once the edit screen is shown, the following actions can be taken:
Z Specify the port to create a log entry or send a trap, do both or do
nothing.
This is done through the Signal Status drop down menu.
Z Specify the port to drop the connection, disable the port or do
nothing.
This is indicated by the Action Status drop down menu.
Z Put the port in the learn mode or disable the learning.
This is indicated by the Learn Status drop down menu.
Additionally, MAC addresses can be added or deleted from the table of allowed MAC
addresses.
Z To delete a MAC address, click on the delete icon ( ).
Z To add a MAC address, click on the Add button
Z Fill in the MAC address in the MAC address window.
There is a limitation of 200 MAC addresses per port and 500 MAC addresses per switch for
port security.
After clicking on the Add button, the following screen appears, allowing the entry of a
specific MAC address.
Once port security is setup, it is important to manage the log and review it often. If the
signals are sent to the trap receiver, the traps should also be reviewed for intrusion and
other infractions.