Operation Manual – Port SecurityH3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Port Security Configuration1-4Note:z Currently, port security supports two authentication methods: 802.1x and MACauthentication. Different port security modes employ different authenticationmethod or different combinations of authentication methods.z The maximum number of authenticated users that a port can support is the smallerone between the maximum number of secure MAC addresses and the maximumnumber of concurrent users that the mode of the port supports.1.2 Port Security Configuration Task ListComplete the following tasks to configure port security:Task RemarksEnabling Port Security RequiredSetting the Maximum Number of Secure MAC Addresses OptionalSetting the Port Security Mode RequiredConfiguring NTKConfiguring Intrusion ProtectionConfiguring Port SecurityFeaturesConfiguring TrappingOptionalChoose one ormore featuresas required.Configuring Secure MAC Addresses OptionalIgnoring the Authorization Information from the Server Optional1.3 Enabling Port Security1.3.1 Configuration PrerequisitesBefore enabling port security, you need to disable 802.1x and MAC authenticationglobally.1.3.2 Configuration ProcedureFollow these steps to enable port security:To do… Use the command… RemarksEnter system view system-view —Enable port security port-security enable RequiredDisabled by default