Manage Device Security
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Insight Managed 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Cloud Switch with 2 SFP Fiber Ports
d. In the Port Settings section, from the Control Action mode menu in the table
heading, select one of the following options:
• None. This is the default setting.
• Trap. If the threshold of the configured broadcast storm is exceeded, a trap is
sent.
• Shutdown. If the threshold of the configured broadcast storm is exceeded, the
port is shut down.
12. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Configure Port Security
Port security lets you lock one or more ports on the switch. When a port is locked, only
packets with an allowable source MAC addresses can be forwarded. All other packets are
discarded.
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 page 11.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch’s password in the password field.
The default password is password. If you added the switch to a network on the Insight
app before and you did not yet change the password through the local browser interface,
enter your Insight network password.
The System Information page displays.
5. Select Security > Traffic Control > Port Security > Port Security Configuration.
The Port Security Configuration page displays.
6. To enable port security on the switch, select the Port Security Mode Enable radio button.
The default is Disable.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
8. To refresh the page with the latest information about the switch, click the Refresh button.