Port Lookup allows you to quickly locate the physical port that an authorized/unauthorized device is using to connect to your network. If it is determined that a rogue wireless device is connected to the network, the wired-side port can be shut off to contain the rogue device threat.
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To use this feature, you will need to configure your system with all known managed SNMP switches.Port Lookup is accessed from a device's drop-down menu and displays the Switch Port Lookup window. If the device you select is a BSS, the following window displays:
If the device you select is a Wireless Client, the following window displays:
The following table provides detail on the Switch Port Lookup window's functions and features.
| Function/Feature | Description |
|---|---|
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Search Scope |
A drop-down menu that allows you to limit the scope of your search. |
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Selected Device |
A read-only field that displays the MAC address of the selected device. |
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Similar MACs offset by |
This function appears only if selected device is a BSS. If checked, the search includes other BSSs with a MAC address similar to the selected station. The other stations are listed in the sub-window. Use this function to search for a range of MAC addresses. The range is set by the offset value that you select. For example, suppose you are performing Port Lookup for a device whose last 2 characters are :04, when you select 3 for Add MACs In Range, 3 tiers of MAC Addresses above and below the 04 address appear: 07, 06, 05 -- 04 -- 03, 02, 01. The default offset value is 1. |
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Associated Wireless Clients |
This function appears only if selected device is a BSS. If checked, the search includes Wireless Clients that are connected to the AP. Any connected Wireless Clients are displayed in the sub-window. |
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Additional MACs |
If checked, the search includes any additional MAC addresses that you specify. |