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7-4-6-2. Static MAC Address
When a static MAC address is added, it remains in the switch's address table,
regardless of whether or not the device is physically connected to the switch.
This saves the switch from having to re-learn a device's MAC address when the
device is disconnected or powered-off.
To add a static MAC address:
1. Click on
Administrator
on the main menu.
2. Click on
Filter Database
.
3. Click
Static MAC Addresses
. In the MAC address box, enter the MAC
address to and from which the port should permanently forward traffic,
regardless of the devices network activity.
4. In the
Port Number
box, select a port number.
5. If tag-based (IEEE 802.1Q) VLANs are set up on the switch, static addresses