2.Click . The Add Forwarding Database Page opens:

Figure 82: Add Forwarding Database Page

3.Define the Interface, MAC Address, VLAN ID or VLAN Name, and Status fields.

4.Click . The forwarding database information is modified, and the device is updated.

8.2 Configuring Dynamic Forwarding Addresses

The Dynamic Addresses Page contains parameters for querying information in the Dynamic MAC Address Table, including the interface type, MAC addresses, VLAN, and table storing. The Dynamic MAC Address Table contains information about the aging time before a dynamic MAC address is erased, and includes parameters for querying and viewing the Dynamic MAC Address table. The Dynamic MAC Address table contains address parameters by which packets are directly forwarded to the ports. The Dynamic Address Table can be sorted by interface, VLAN, and MAC Address.

To define the dynamic forwarding addresses:

1.Click System > Bridging Config > Forwarding Database > Dynamic Addresses. The Dynamic Addresses Page opens:

Figure 83: Dynamic Addresses Page

The Dynamic Addresses Page contains the following fields:

Address Aging (Sec.) — Specifies the amount of time in seconds that the MAC address remains in the Dynamic MAC Address table before being timed out, if no traffic from the source is detected. The default value is 300 seconds.

Clear Table — Clears the Current Address Table.

The Query by: section contains the following fields:

Interface — Specifies the interface (Port or LAG) for which the table is queried.

MAC Address — Specifies the MAC address for which the table is queried.

VLAN ID — Specifies the VLAN ID for which the table is queried.

Address Table Sort Key —Specifies the means by which the Dynamic MAC Address Table is sorted. The address table can be sorted by address, VLAN, or interface.

The Current Address Table section displays the parameters of the dynamic addresses defined: VLAN ID, MAC (Address) and Interface.

2. To browse the addresses, click .

To query the Dynamic MAC Address Table:

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TL-SG3109, TL-SL3428, TL-SL3452 specifications

The TP-Link TL-SL3428 is a feature-rich Ethernet switch designed for small to medium-sized business environments. It is part of TP-Link’s JetStream series, which emphasizes reliability, performance, and robust management capabilities. Built with 28 10/100/1000 Mbps ports, the TL-SL3428 provides sufficient bandwidth to support a wide range of network applications.

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