Port Security; Basic Operation - HP ProCurve 6400cl Series Access Security Manual

Configuring and Monitoring Port Security

Port Security

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Port Security

Basic Operation

Default Port Security Operation. The default port security setting for
each port is off, or "continuous". That is, any device can access a port without
causing a security reaction.
Intruder Protection. A port that detects an "intruder" blocks the intruding
device from transmitting to the network through that port.
Eavesdrop Protection (Series 5300xl Switches). Using either the port-
security command or the switch's web browser interface to enable port
security on a given port automatically enables eavesdrop prevention on that
port.
General Operation for Port Security. On a per-port basis, you can
configure security measures to block unauthorized devices, and to send notice
of security violations. Once you have configured port security, you can then
monitor the network for security violations through one or more of the
following:
■ Alert flags that are captured by network management tools such as
ProCurve Manager (PCM and PCM+)
■ Alert Log entries in the switch's web browser interface
Event Log entries in the console interface
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■ Intrusion Log entries in either the menu interface, CLI, or web browser
interface
For any port, you can configure the following:
■ Action: Used when a port detects an intruder. Specifies whether to send
an SNMP trap to a network management station and whether to disable
the port.
Address Limit: Sets the number of authorized MAC addresses allowed
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on the port.
■ Learn-Mode: Specify how the port acquires authorized addresses.
• Continuous: Allows the port to learn addresses from inbound traffic
from any connected device. This is the default setting.