Forwarding Database
The forwarding database maintains a list of MAC addresses after having received a packet
from this MAC address. The transparent bridging function uses the forwarding database
entries to determine how to forward a received frame.
The Address Table folder contains links to the following features:
•
MAC Address Table
•
Dynamic Address Configuration
•
Static MAC Address
MAC Address Table
The MAC Address Table contains information about unicast entries for which the switch has
forwarding and/or filtering information. This information is used by the transparent bridging
function in determining how to propagate a received frame. Use the search function of the
MAC Address Table page to display information about the entries in the table.
To access this page, click Switching Address Table Basic Address Table.
To search for an entry in the MAC Address Table:
Use the Search By field to search for MAC Addresses by MAC Address, VLAN ID, or
1.
Interface.
54 |
Chapter 3: Configuring Switching Information
GS108T and GS110TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
on page 54
on page 56
on page 57