Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Modules
The only way to achieve a mixed lock status is by locking ports via the
TIP windows. If your Ethernet MicroLAN module is running firmware version 2.03.03 or later, the repeater, port group (board), and port Security options will be available, and the resulting windows will appear to allow you to set all security parameters. However, only the Lock Port option actually has any effect, as the LANVIEWSECURE features are only functional on modules which have been equipped with the appropriate hardware. Contact the Enterasys Global Call Center or your local sales representative for more information about purchasing Ethernet MicroLAN modules which support the LANVIEWSECURE functionality.
Determining a Port’s Topology Status
There are three ways to determine whether a port’s topology status is currently station or trunk:
•Bring up the port’s Statistics window, and check the Active Users field. If the Active Users field displays zero, one, or two, the port is in station status; if it is three or more, the port is in trunk status.
•Bring up the port’s Source Addressing window. If zero, one, or two source addresses appear, the port is in station status; if three or more appear, the port is in trunk status.
•Use the Port Type option on the Port Status menu. The Device View port status display will indicate which ports are serving as station ports, and which are serving as trunk ports.
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A port in station status may actually be connected to multiple devices; station status simply indicates that no more than two devices are currently active. Once port locking is enabled, each port’s topology status (trunk or station) remains fixed and will not change while locking remains enabled, regardless of any changes in the number of source addresses detected.
Note, too, that some older versions of firmware use slightly different definitions of station and trunk ports: station ports are defined as those detecting zero or one source address; trunk ports are those detecting two or more. Keep this difference in mind if your device is running an older version of firmware.
Locking and Unlocking all Ports on a Repeater Channel
You must have Administrative or SuperUser (SU) privileges to lock or unlock ports. The community name used to define the device icon must provide complete access to the device.
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