Bridging

Figure 2-17. Find Source Address Window

3.In the text field in the middle of the window, enter a valid MAC address in hexadecimal format and then click OK.

If the address is found in the 802.1d Bridge Filtering Database, the port through which the address is communicating will ßash in the front panel Chassis View display.

If the address is not found in the Filtering Database, a separate window will appear with a ÒCanÕt Find Source AddressÓ message.

Using the Port Source Addresses Window

You can use the port-level Source Addresses window to view all the MAC addresses that are communicating through a selected bridge interface.

To open the Source Addresses window from the Bridge Status window:

1.Click on the desired Port button () to display the Port menu.

2.Click on Source Addressing. The Port Source Addresses window, Figure 2-18, will appear.

To open the Source Addresses window from the Chassis View window:

1.Click on the appropriate port index to access the Port menu.

2.Click on Source Addressing. The Port Source Addresses window, Figure 2-18, will appear.

Using the Port Source Addresses Window

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