2-12 Port Binding ConfigurationWhen configuring port binding, go to these sections for information you are interested in:z Port Binding Overviewz Displaying and Maintaining Port Binding Configurationz Port Binding Configuration ExamplePort Binding OverviewIntroductionPort binding enables the network administrator to bind the MAC address and IP address of a user to aspecific port. After the binding, the switch forwards only the packets received on the port whose MACaddress and IP address are identical with the bound MAC address and IP address. This improvesnetwork security and enhances security monitoring.Configuring Port BindingFollow these steps to configure port binding:To do... Use the command... RemarksEnter system view system-view —In systemviewam user-bind mac-addr mac-addressip-addr ip-address interfaceinterface-type interface-numberinterface interface-type interface-numberBind the MACaddress andIP address ofa user to aspecific port In Ethernetport view am user-bind mac-addr mac-addressip-addr ip-addressEither is required.By default, no userMAC address or IPaddress is bound to aport.z An IP address can be bound to only one port at a time.z A MAC address can be bound to only one port at a time.Displaying and Maintaining Port Binding ConfigurationTo do... Use the command... RemarksDisplay port bindinginformationdisplay am user-bind [ interface interface-typeinterface-number | ip-addr ip-address | mac-addrmac-address ]Available in anyview
