Static MAC Address: when add a static MAC Address, it remains in the Switch’s address table, regardless of whether the device is physically connected to the Switch. This function make the Switch can relearn device’s MAC Address when the device is disconnected or power-off and active in the network again. The configure procedure is shown as be- low:

1.To add static MAC Address.

2.From the main menu, click “administrator” then click “Filter Database”.

3.Click “static MAC Address”. In the MAC address box. Enter the MAC address to which port should permanently forward traffic, regardless of the device’s network activity.

4.In the Port Number box, select a port number.

5.If tag-based (IEEE 802.1Q) VLANs are set up on the Switch, static addresses are associated with indi- vidual VLANs. Type the VID (tag-based VLANs) to associate with the MAC address.

6.Click “add” to take effect.

You can click” Help” button; the following screen in Figure 5-22appears.

Figure 5-22WGSD-1020 Adding Static MAC Address Web Page screen

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