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4.3.3 Port Security
Work security screen (see Figure 4-3-9) can be increased by limiting access on a specific port only to users with specific MAC
addresses. MAC addresses can be dynamically learned or statically configured. Locked port security monitors both received
and learned packets that are received on specific ports. Access to the locked port is limited to users with specific MAC
addresses. These addresses are either manually defined on the port, or learned on that port up to the point when it is locked.
When a packet is received on a locked port, and the packet source MAC address is not tied to that port (either it was learned on
a different port, or it is unknown to the system), the protection mechanism is invoked, and can provide various options.
Unauthorized packets arriving at a locked port are either:
4.3.3.1 Port Security Administration
Figure 4-3-8 Port Security Administration
Configurable Data
Object Description
• Port Security Mode Enables or disables the Port Security feature.
• Submit button Applies the new configuration and causes the changes to take effect. These
changes will not be retained across a power cycle unless a save configuration is
performed.
In order to change the Learning Mode, the Port Security Interface must be set to Disable. Once the
mode is changed, the Lock Interface can be reinstated.