Configuring Static MAC Entries

CONFIGURING STATIC MAC ENTRIES

When the modem's mode of operation is Bridge/Router RFC 1483 and the modem is configured as a bridge, the modem forwards Ethernet frames based on MAC addresses. Up to 32 static MAC entries can be added to the modem bridge MAC addres table.

Information

Description

 

 

MAC Address

The hardware address of a device.

Source Port

The port receiving the frame.

Destination Port

The port that the traffic will be forwarded out of.

 

 

Display Static MAC Entries

1From the system menu, click static MAC table to open the Static MAC Table window.

2Observe the list of MAC addresses.

Add a Static MAC Entry

1From the system menu, click static MAC table to open the Static MAC Table window.

2Click Add to display the Static MAC Address Entry window.

3Configure the MAC Address parameters as defined above.

4Click Apply to add the new data to the list.

Modify a Static MAC Entry

1From the system menu, click static MAC table to open the Static MAC Table window.

2Click Select of the address to be changed.

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