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5-4-6-2. Static MAC Address
When a static MAC address is added, it remains in the switch's address
table, regardless of whether or not the device is physically connected to the
switch. This saves the switch from having to re-learn a device's MAC
address when the device is disconnected or powered-off.
To add a static MAC address:
1. Click on
Administrator
on the main menu.
2. Click on
Filter Database
.
3. Click
Static MAC Addresses
. In the MAC address box, enter the MAC
address to and from which the port should permanently forward traffic,
regardless of the device's network activity.
4. In the
Port Number
box, select a port number.
5. If tag-based (IEEE 802.1Q) VLANs are set up on the switch, static
addresses are associated with individual VLANs. Type the VID (tag-
based VLANs) to associate with the MAC address.
6. Click
Add.
