Microsens MS453490M Management Guide - Manual (Page 324)

C HAPTER 14 | Security Measures
Configuring Port Security
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C OMMAND U SAGE
◆ A secure port has the following restrictions:
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It cannot be used as a member of a static or dynamic trunk.
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It should not be connected to a network interconnection device.
◆ The default maximum number of MAC addresses allowed on a secure
port is zero. You must configure a maximum address count from
1 - 1024 for the port to allow access.
◆ If a port is disabled (shut down) due to a security violation, it must be
manually re-enabled from the Interface > Port > General page
( page 117 ).
P ARAMETERS
These parameters are displayed:
◆ Port – Port number.
◆ Action – Indicates the action to be taken when a port security violation
is detected:
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None: No action should be taken. (This is the default.)
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Trap: Send an SNMP trap message.
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Shutdown: Disable the port.
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Trap and Shutdown: Send an SNMP trap message and disable the
port.
◆ Security Status – Enables or disables port security on the port.
(Default: Disabled)
◆ Max MAC Count – The maximum number of MAC addresses that can
be learned on a port. (Range: 0 - 1024, where 0 means disabled)
W EB I NTERFACE
To configure port security:
1. Click Security, Port Security.
2. Set the action to take when an invalid address is detected on a port,
mark the check box in the Security Status column to enable security for
a port, and set the maximum number of MAC addresses allowed on a
port.
3. Click Apply