Manage Device Security
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XS708T, XS712Tv2, and XS716T Smart Managed Pro Switch User Manual
10. From the Control Action mode menu, select one of the following options:
• None. This is the default setting.
• Trap. If the threshold of the configured broadcast storm is exceeded, a trap is sent.
• Shutdown. If the threshold of the configured broadcast storm is exceeded, the port is
shut down.
11. Click the Apply button.
The updated configuration is sent to the switch. Configuration changes take effect
immediately.
Port Security
Port security lets you lock one or more ports on the switch. When a port is locked, only
packets with an allowable source MAC addresses can be forwarded. All other packets are
discarded.
Configure the Global Port Security Mode
To configure the global port security mode:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or
connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Change the Default IP Address of the
Switch on page 10.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch’s password in the Password field.
The default password is password.
The System Information page displays.
5. Select Security > Traffic Control > Port Security > Port Security Configuration.