Brocade Network Advisor IP User Manual 621
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Media Access Control (MAC) filter management 18
You can configure and manage MAC filters at the device or interface (port/trunk) level.
NOTE
You can only apply MAC filters inbound traffic.
When you configure MAC filters on a device, the MAC filter does not execute until you deploy it on
an interface. Once deployed to an interface, the device performs the action associated with the
first matching filter (of all filters deployed to the device) to the packet. If the packet does not match
any of the filters deployed on the interface, the device drops the packet.
You can only apply MAC filters to physical ports and trunks. If you apply a MAC filter to a trunk, you
must apply the MAC filter to the primary port of the trunk.
NOTE
You cannot apply a MAC filter to a virtual interface.
Creating a MAC filter configuration
To create a MAC filter configuration, complete the following steps.
1. Select Configure > Security > MAC Filter > Product.
The Device_Name - MAC Filter Configuration dialog box displays.

FIGURE 231

Device_Name
- MAC Filter Configuration dialog box
2. Select New from the Add list.
The Add MAC Filter dialog box displays.