Linksys SRW2048 Switch User Manual


 
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Chapter 5: Using the Web-based Utility for Configuration
Security Tab - Multiple Hosts
WebView Switches
In order to change the Learning Mode, the Lock Interface must be set to Unlocked. Once the mode is changed, the
Lock Interface can be reinstated.
Max Entries. Specifies the number of MAC addresses that can be learned on the port. The Max Entries field is
enabled only if Locked is selected in the Interface Status field. In addition, the Limited Dynamic Lock mode is
selected. The default is 1.
Action on Violation. Indicates the action to be applied to packets arriving on a locked port. The possible field
values are:
Discard. Discards packets from any unlearned source. This is the default value.
Forward Normal. Forwards packets from an unknown source without learning the MAC address.
Discard Disable. Discards packets from any unlearned source and shuts down the port. The port remains
shut down until reactivated, or until the device is reset.
Enable Trap. Enables traps when a packet is received on a locked port.
Trap Frequency. The amount of time (in seconds) between traps. The default value is 10 seconds.
Security Tab - Multiple Hosts
The Multiple Hosts screen allows network managers to configure advanced port-based authentication settings
for specific ports and VLANs.
Port. Displays the port number for which advanced port-based authentication is enabled.
Enable Multiple Hosts. When checked, indicates that multiple hosts are enabled. Multiple hosts must be
enabled in order to either disable the ingress-filter, or to use port-lock security on the selected port.
Action on Violation. Defines the action to be applied to packets arriving in single-host mode, from a host whose
MAC address is not the supplicant MAC address. The possible field values are:
Discard. Discards the packets. This is the default value.
Forward. Forwards the packet.
Discard Disable. Discards the packets and shuts down the port. The ports remains shut down until
reactivated, or until the device is reset.
Enable Traps. When checked, indicates that traps are enabled for Multiple Hosts.
Figure 5-33: Security - Multiple Hosts