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8-Port Gigabit (PoE+) Ethernet Smart Managed Pro Switch with (2 SFP or 2 Copper Ports and)
Cloud Management
Manage Device Security User Manual 352
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
Access the switch on-network and
connected to the Internet on page 19
or
Access the switch off-network on page 30
.
The login page displays.
If the NETGEAR Business page displays, see
Register and access the switch with your
NETGEAR account on page 34
.
4. Enter one of the following passwords:
• After registration, enter the local device password.
By default, the local device password is password .
• If you previously managed the switch through the Insight app or Cloud portal, enter
the Insight network password for the last Insight network location.
For information about the credentials, see
Credentials for the local browser interface on
page 32
.
5. Click the Login button.
The System Information page displays.
6. Select Security > Traffic Control > Port Security > Port Security Configuration .
The Port Security Configuration page displays.
The page also shows the Port Security Violations table.
7. To enable port security on the switch, select the Port Security Mode Enable radio button.
The default is Disable.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
By default, port security is disabled for individual ports.