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cisco switch - switchport port-security maximum 2 - query

hi ive configured the following:

master dc/ad/dns/dhcp/gpmc (domain server):

int fa0/4
switchport mode access
switchport port-securty
switchport port-security maximum 2

if i do: sh port-security int fa0/4 - it shows me the mac address of the above server

host xp pc:

int fa0/8
switchport mode access
switchport port-security

if i do: sh port-security int fa0/6 - it shows me the mac address for host xp pc

qns1. i thought as i have set on 'int fa0/4 with a dhcp server' ie the maximum 2 that this would detect the host xp pc, but it appears not so im wondering how this function works ?

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Ernie Beek

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mikey250

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hi yes i understand that part!! :)

qns1. so presumably only if a physical user unplugged the cable or some how took over that part would this 'command above' initialize ?

qns2. i also assume that because int fa0/4 has a dhcp connected that it would stop more than 2 mac addresses although it appears not ?

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mikey250

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hi ernie, thanks for that clarification!! :)

mikey250

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sound advice!!! appreciated.

Ernie Beek

My pleasure :)
Thx 4 the points.