Manage Port Security - NETGEAR GS418TPP User Manual

8-Port or 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch Model GS418TPP, GS510TLP, and GS510TPP

Manage port security

Port security lets you lock one or more ports on the switch. When a port is locked, the port
can only forward packets with a source MAC addresses that you specifically allowed. The
port discards all other packets.
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 13.
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.
6. To enable port security on the switch, select the Port Security Mode Enable radio button.
The default is Disable.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
8. Click the Update button to refresh the page with the latest information about the switch.
The Port Security Violations table shows information about violations that occurred on ports
that are enabled for port security.
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