Enterasys Networks FN 100 manual Workgroup Configuration

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Chapter 5

Workgroup Configuration

Workgroups explained; adding and deleting workgroups from this window

The FN100’s Virtual Workgroups window allows you to restrict multicast traffic from being propagated through every bridge port on your device. This optimizes bandwidth by limiting the subnet broadcast traffic to only those ports that require the traffic. You define a virtual work group by specifying a subset of device ports and the type(s) of packets (multicast, unicast, or both) that are to be forwarded by those ports. Each port can belong to more than one work group. In all, you can create up to 100 virtual work groups per switch.

To access the Virtual Workgroups window from the FN100 Chassis View:

1.Click to display the Device menu.

2.Drag down to Workgroups..., and release. The Virtual Workgroups window, Figure 5-1will appear.

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Contents FN 100 User’s Guide Page Virus Disclaimer Page Restricted Rights Notice Page Contents Chapter Workgroup Configuration Chapter Using FN100 TrunkingIndex Introduction Using the FN100 User’s GuideSoftware Conventions Related ManualsDevice Name Common FN100 Window FieldsIP Address LocationMAC Address Using the MousePort Number UptimeUsing Window Buttons Getting Help Using On-line HelpGetting Help from the Global Technical Assistance Center Introduction Introduction Getting Help FN100 Chassis View Front Panel Information Viewing Chassis InformationConnection Status Port Status Boot PromFirmware TimeDevice Menu Menu StructurePort Status Menu Help Menu Utilities MenuPort Menus Selecting a Port Status View FN100 Port Status DisplaysStatus Load ErrorsMapping SpeedType Chassis Manager WindowPort Status Color Codes Viewing the Device Type Viewing Hardware TypesViewing the Port Description Managing the Hub Using Device Find Source AddressPort Instance ComponentViewing I/F Summary Information Description IndexPhysical Status Logical StatusRaw Counts Viewing Interface Detail RateAddress ErrorUnicast Non-UnicastMaking Sense of Detail Statistics Viewing Csmacd Statistics Receive ErrorsAlignment Transmission Errors Enabling and Disabling Ports Collision ErrorsTo enable or disable a bridge port Performing Virtual Switching FN100 Virtual SwitchingUpdate Configuring Your Virtual Switch SettingsChange Default Switch Window Defining a Default SwitchFN100 Virtual Switching Performing Virtual Switching Using FN100 Trunking State Port Trunking WindowRmt Bridge Id Last ErrorRmt IP Address Link Count Link OrdinalLast Change ClearEnabling and Disabling Trunking Using FN100 Trunking Port Trunking Window Workgroup Configuration Workgroup Configuration Configuring a WorkgroupDeleting a Workgroup Workgroup Configuration Configuring a Workgroup Index Index-2