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A static MAC entry is a manual entry in a switch's MAC address table that associates a specific MAC address with a port, preventing unauthorized devices from connecting to that port.
Static MAC Entry Definition: A static MAC entry is a manual entry in a switch's MAC address table that associates a specific MAC address with a port, preventing unauthorized devices from connecting to that port.
Static MAC Entry: A Static MAC Entry refers to a manually configured entry in a network's MAC address table, associating a specific Media Access Control (MAC) address with a port on a network switch. This entry remains fixed and does not change dynamically, ensuring that network traffic destined for the specified MAC address is forwarded only through the designated port. Static MAC Entries are commonly used for security and performance reasons in network environments where specific devices need to always connect through a predefined switch port.
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