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Which port security violation mode allows from valid MAC addresses to pass but blocks traffic from invalid MAC addresses?
The correct answer is C. protect. The 'protect' port security violation mode allows traffic from valid MAC addresses to pass but silently blocks traffic from invalid MAC addresses without any notifications or port shutdown.
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- Arestrict
- Bshutdown
- Cprotect
- Dshutdown VLAN
How the community answered
(63 responses)- A3% (2)
- B2% (1)
- C89% (56)
- D6% (4)
Why each option
The 'protect' port security violation mode allows traffic from valid MAC addresses to pass but silently blocks traffic from invalid MAC addresses without any notifications or port shutdown.
In 'restrict' mode, the port drops packets from unauthorized MAC addresses and also sends a syslog message, increments a violation counter, and sends an SNMP trap, which is more aggressive than simply blocking.
In 'shutdown' mode, the port immediately err-disables and turns off the port when a security violation occurs, effectively blocking all traffic until manually re-enabled.
In 'protect' mode, a port configured with port security will drop packets from source MAC addresses that are not among the allowed secure MAC addresses, but it will not send notifications or shut down the port.
'Shutdown VLAN' is not a standard port security violation mode; port security violations typically affect the specific port itself.
Concept tested: Cisco port security violation modes
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3560/software/release/12-2_55_se/configuration/guide/3560scg/swportsec.html
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