Chapter 5: Local Management

Address (Modifiable)

Enables the user to enter an address to which the security function is applied. When the port detects any other address in a frame, the switch executes the action selected in the Action On Intruder field. When the security state setting is NonSecure, the field displays the source address of the last frame.

CONNECTOR # (Selectable)

This command field selects the front panel connector to which the port security settings will be applied.

5.21.1 Setting the Port Level Security

To set the security for each repeater port on a connector, proceed as follows:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the CONNECTOR # field.

2.Use the SPACE bar to step to the appropriate connector number.

3.Use the arrow keys to highlight the SECURITY STATE field for a connector.

4.Use the SPACE bar to step to the appropriate security level.

5.If the security level chosen causes the DisablePort and SendTrap fields to display under Action On Intruder, use the arrow keys to highlight the DisablePort field. If the security level chosen does not cause the fields to display under Action On Intruder, proceed to step 9.

6.To change the DisablePort setting to NoDisable, press the SPACE bar to toggle the setting.

7.Use the arrow keys to highlight the SendTrap field.

8.To change the setting to NoTrap, press the SPACE bar to toggle the setting.

9.If the security state selected is LockedOnAddr, use the arrow keys to highlight the Address field for the port. Otherwise go to step 11.

10.Enter the address to lock on.

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