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binding MAC addresses) in static state. This enhances the efficiency of
packets forwarding and limits the connecting device number of the switch port.
Reboot the switch after configuring the dynamic binding function. The switch
will acknowledge and bind the latest connecting devices. If the switch is
managed through remote connection, please add the MAC address of the
management computer or that of the default gateway to the static MAC
address table; otherwise, the management channel may break down.
4.3.6 Ping
The ping function is to test the connectedness of the link between the switch
and destination.
4.4 VLAN Setting
VLANs are logical subgroups with a Local Area Network (LAN) that combine
user stations and network devices into a single unit, regardless of the physical
LAN segment to which they are attached. VLANs allow network traffic to flow
more efficiently within subgroups.
VLANs use software to reduce the amount of time it takes for network
changes, additions, and moves to be implemented.
VLANs can be created per unit, per device, or through any other logical
connection combination, since they are software-based and not defined by
physical attributes. VLANs function at Layer 2. Since VLANs isolate traffic
within the VLAN, a Layer 3 router working at a protocol level is required to
allow traffic flow between VLANs. Layer 3 routers identify segments and
coordinate with VLANs. VLANs are Broadcast and Multicast domains.
Broadcast and Multicast traffic is transmitted only in the VLAN in which the