Security > Broadcast Storm Control; Security > 802.1X Setting - D-Link DES-1252 User Manual

switch's CPU. This function helps protect the Web-Smart Switch from
being interrupted by malicious viruses or worm attacks. By default
this is Enabled.
Figure 39 – Security > Safeguard Engine
Security > Broadcast Storm Control
The Broadcast Storm Control feature provides the ability to control
the receive rate of broadcasted packets. If Enabled (default is
Disabled), threshold settings of 8,000 ~ 4,096,000 bytes per second
can be assigned. Press Apply for the settings to take effect.
Figure 380 – Security > Broadcast Storm Control
Security > 802.1X Setting
Network switches provide easy and open access to resources by
simply attaching a client PC. Unfortunately this automatic
configuration also allows unauthorized personnel to easily intrude and
possibly gain access to sensitive data.
IEEE-802.1X provides a security standard for network access control,
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