Black Box LPB2848A - Port Security; Limit Control

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
Page 195
Chapter 4: Security
4.7 Port Security
This section demonstrates how to configure the Port Security settings of the Switch. Use the Port Security feature to restrict input
to an interface by limiting and identifying MAC addresses.
4.7.1 Limit Control
This section demonstrates how to configure the Port Security settings of the Switch. Use the Port Security feature to restrict input
to an interface by limiting and identifying MAC addresses.
Web Interface
To configure a System Configuration of Limit Control in the Web interface:
1. Select “Enabled” in the Mode of System Configuration.
2. Check Aging Enabled.
3. Set Aging Period (Default is 3600 seconds).
To configure a Port Configuration of Limit Control in the Web interface:
1. Select “Enabled” in the Mode of Port Configuration.
2. Specify the maximum number of MAC addresses in the Limit of Port Configuration.
3. Set Action (Trap, Shutdown, Trap & Shutdown).
4. Click “Save.“
Figure 4-21. The Port Security Limit Control Configuration
Parameter Description
System Configuration
• Mode: Indicates if Limit Control is globally enabled or disabled on the switch. If globally disabled, other modules may still use
the underlying functionality, but limit checks and corresponding actions are disabled.
LPB2810A