Multi-Tech Systems FR2201 manual Spanning Tree Setup

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Chapter 4 - MultiFRAD Software

Spanning Tree Setup

When the Bridging Enable option is enabled, the Spanning Tree Setup dialog box controls transparent bridging; however, if there are any loops or redundant links in the internetwork, the Spanning Tree Algorithm Enable option must also be enabled. Spanning Tree is a method of transparent bridging, as opposed to source route bridging which the MultiFRAD does not support.

The MultiFRAD defaults with one logical WAN port mapped to a DLCI. It is not necessary to map this port to a DLCI; however, care should be taken if an additional logical WAN is created. An additional WAN will default to a disabled state, and it must be mapped to a DLCI before it can be used. In most applications, the forwarding state should be enabled on the first logical WAN, and blocking should be set up on any additional WANs. While in operation, the MultiFRAD will automatically transition from blocking to forwarding, and vice versa, as necessary.

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