D-Link DGS-3208F, User Manual

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Gigabit Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
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MAC forwarding allows the Switch to permanently forward outbound traffic to specific destination MAC
addresses over a specified port. You can also use this feature to restrict inbound traffic based on source MAC
addresses.
Click the arrow icon on the window above to add or modify static forwarding table entries. The following
window appears:
Figure 7-16. Add / Modify Static Forwarding Table Entry window
To use the MAC forwarding function, enter the MAC address of the device to which the specified port
permanently forwards traffic in the destination MAC Address field, enter a VLAN name (if applicable), and
enter the port number that permanently forwards traffic from the specified device in the destination port
number field. Then click Apply to let your changes take effect.
The information in the screen is described as follows:
♦ Destination MAC Address The MAC address of the device to which the specified port permanently
forwards traffic.
♦ Current VLAN Name Enter the current VLAN name.
♦ Destination Port Number The port number that permanently forwards traffic from the specified
device, regardless of the device's network activity or current network congestion.