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Configuring port security, Configuring port security -16 – HP TopTools for Hubs and Switches User Manual

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Setting Up Security for a Device
Switch Port Security

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The IP Mask is a method for recognizing whether a given IP address is
authorized for management access to the switch. This mask serves a different
purpose than IP subnet masks and is applied in a different manner.

Figure 14-7. Switch Authorized Addresses List

To configure IP Authorized Managers:

1.

Select the

Authorized Addresses button in the Security screen.

2.

Enter an

Authorized Manager IP address.

3.

Select an

Access Level.

4.

Use the default mask to allow access by one management station, or edit
the mask to allow access by a group of management stations.

5.

Click on

Add to add the entry to the list.

Configuring Port Security

To configure Port Security perform the following steps:

1.

Double-click on the selected switch to display its web browser interface.

2.

Click on the

Security tab.