Network : Network > PortShield Groups

Configuring PortShield Groups
PortShield groups can be configured on several different pages in the SonicOS management interface:
Configuring PortShield Interfaces on Network > Interfaces
To configure a PortShield interface, perform the following steps:
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Click on the Network > Interfaces page.
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In the Interface Settings table, click the Configure icon for the interface you want to configure. The Edit Interface dialog displays.
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In the Zone drop-down menu, select on a zone type option to which you want to map the interface. More options display.
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In the Mode / IP Assignment drop-down menu, select PortShield Switch Mode. The options change again.
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In the PortShield to drop-down menu, select the interface you want to map this port to. Only ports that match the zone you have selected are displayed.
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Click OK.
Configuring PortShield Interfaces on Network > PortShield Groups
The Network > PortShield Groups page displays a graphical representation of the current configuration of PortShield interfaces.
On the Network > PortShield Groups page, you can manually group ports together using the graphical PortShield Groups interface. Grouping ports allows them to share a common network subnet as well as common zone settings.
To configure PortShield groups, perform the following:
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Click the Configure icon for that interface. the Edit Switch Port dialog displays.
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In the Port Enable drop-down menu, select whether you want to enable or disable the interfaces.
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In the PortShield Interface drop-down menu, select which interface you want to assign as the master interface for these PortShield interfaces.
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In the Link Speed drop-down menu, select the link speed for the interfaces:
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