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Ethertype — Provides an identifier that differentiates between various types of protocols.

Action — Specifies the ACL forwarding action. In addition, the port can be shut down, a trap can be sent to the network administrator, or packet is assigned rate limiting restrictions for forwarding. The options are as follows:

Permit — Forwards packets which meet the ACL criteria.

Deny — Drops packets which meet the ACL criteria.

Shutdown — Drops packet that meets the ACL criteria, and disables the port to which the packet was addressed. Ports are reactivated from the Port Administration Setup Page.

To create a new MAC-based ACL:

1Select Create ACL.

2Enter the name of the new ACL.

3Click . The new ACL is created, and the device is updated.

To define a new MAC-based ACL rule:

1Select Selection ACL.

2Select the ACL from the list.

3Define the fields for the new ACL rule.

4 Click. The new MAC-based ACL rule settings are configured, and the device is updated.

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