METRObility Optical Systems 8100 - Manual (Page 41)

Monitoring the Network 41
Address Tracking
The Address Tracking Information Menu provides per port based, node
tracking capability (MAC address based). This capability provides the basic
traffic analysis capability to diagnose network problems, such as Intrusion.
The node tracking function records the source MAC of each data packet.
Up to 15 Source MAC Addresses can be detected on each port.
Address Tracking Information Menu
To monitor address tracking information, select a group from the Group
Number pop up list (1 – 6), then select a port from the Port Number pop
up list and select Submit. A list of source MAC addresses displays for this
port, if there are any.