PORT BINDING CONFIGURATION
10 GUIDE
Configuring a Port Port binding allows the network administrator to bind the MAC and IP addresses
Bindingof a user to a specific port. After the port binding operation, the switch forwards a packet received from the port only if the source MAC address and IP address carried in the packet have been bound to the port. This improves network security and enhances security monitoring.
Network Diagram Figure 16 Network diagram for port binding configuration
Switch A
Eth1/0/1 
Switch B
Host A | Host B |
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MAC address:
Networking and To prevent the IP address of Host A from being used by a malicious user, bind the Configuration MAC address and IP addresses of Host A to Ethernet 1/0/1 on Switch A.
Requirements
Applicable Products
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Switch 5500 | Release V03.02.04 | All versions |
Switch 5500G | Release V03.02.04 | All versions |
Switch 4500 | Release V03.03.00 | All versions |
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Configuration Procedure # Enter system view.
<3Com>
# Enter Ethernet 1/0/1 port view on switch A.
[3Com] interface Ethernet1/0/1
