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3-28 Filtering Database
Changing the Type of Entry
You can change the type of any entry in the Þltering database to be a Static or
Permanent entry. To do so:
1. Click on the shadowed Type button. A menu will appear with the three
possible types to which the entry can be changed.
Dynamic entries can be changed to Permanent or Static entries.
Static entries can be changed to Permanent entries.
Permanent entries can be changed to Static entries (although the 17
pre-defined multicast addresses will always remain in the Permanent
database).
2. Highlight the desired type.
Changing the Port Filtering Action
You can change the Port Filtering action at each bridge port from its current action
to the opposing action.
1. Click on the port to alter its filtering action from forwarding frames from the
associated address (), to filtering frames () (or vice versa).
Adding or Deleting Individual Filtering Database Entries
You can add or delete entries individually from the Filtering Database.
To add an address:
1. Click on New in the lower left of the window. A window like that shown in
Figure 3-8 will appear.
Figure 3-8. Filter Database Ñ New Filter Window
2. In the provided text field, type in the Ethernet address (Hex format) for which
you desire bridging. Be sure to add “-” as a separator between each byte in
the address.
3. Click on OK.
4. Specify the Port Filtering action on the address entry as described in the
previous section.