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DGS-3200 Series Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Managed Switch
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Address
Learning
Enable or disable MAC address learning for the selected ports. When
Enabled
, destination and
source MAC addresses are automatically listed in the forwarding table. When address learning
is
Disabled
, MAC addresses must be manually entered into the forwarding table. This is
sometimes done for reasons of security or efficiency. See the section on Forwarding/Filtering
for information on entering MAC addresses into the forwarding table. The default setting is
Enabled
.
Medium Type
If configuring the Combo ports, this defines the type of transport medium to be used, whether
Copper
or
Fiber
.
Click
Apply
to implement the new settings on the Switch.
Port Description
The Switch supports a port description feature where the user may name various ports.
To view the following window, click
Configuration
>
Port Configuration
>
Port Description
:
Figure 2- 10. Port Description window
Use the From Port and To Port
pull-down menu to choose a port or range of ports to describe. Users may then enter a description
for the chosen port(s). If configuring the Combo ports, the Medium Type defines the type of transport medium to be used, whether
Copper
or
Fiber
Click
Apply
to set the descriptions in the
Port Description
window.
Port Error Disabled
The following window will display the information about ports that have had their connection status disabled, for reasons such as
storm control or link down status.
To view the following window, click
Configuration
>
Port Configuration > Port Error Disabled
:
Figure 2- 11. Port Error Disabled window
The following parameters are displayed:
Parameter
Description
Port
Displays the port that has been error disabled.
