Setting Up Security for a Device

Switch Port Security

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The IP Mask is a method for recognizing whether a given IP address is

 

authorized for management access to the switch. This mask serves a different

 

purpose than IP subnet masks and is applied in a different manner.

 

 

Figure 14-7. Switch Authorized Addresses List

To configure IP Authorized Managers:

1.Select the Authorized Addresses button in the Security screen.

2.Enter an Authorized Manager IP address.

3.Select an Access Level.

4.Use the default mask to allow access by one management station, or edit the mask to allow access by a group of management stations.

5.Click on Add to add the entry to the list.

Configuring Port Security

To configure Port Security perform the following steps:

1.Double-click on the selected switch to display its web browser interface.

2.Click on the Security tab.

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