Chapter 3: Terminal Menu Operation and Structure
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WAN IPX Bridge/Network
Write security: 2; Read security: 5
This is the network address of the virtual Ethernet port. See IPX/Network on
page 47 for explanation of the IPX network number.
WAN IPX Bridge/Frame Type
Write security: 2; Read security: 5
This is the frame type used for the virtual Ethernet port. See IPX/Frame Type
on page 48 for an explanation of the IPX frame type.
WAN IPX Bridge/Seed Status
Write security: 2; Read security: 5
This is the seed status used for the virtual Ethernet port. See IPX/Seed Status
on page 48 menu for an explanation of the IPX seed status.
WAN IPX Bridge/Triggered
Write security: 2; Read security: 5
When set to Yes, only IPX RIP and SAP updates are sent when the routing or
service table has changed. When set to No (def), updates are sent at the same
rate set for the Ethernet port (see IPX/RIP Timer on page 48 and IPX/SAP Timer
on page 49).
Bridge/Spanning Tree
The Spanning Tree Algorithm and Protocol ensures a loop-free topology and
provides redundancy. The protocol parameters can be specifically tuned from
their defaults, though most applications require no adjustment.
Spanning Tree/Mode
Write security: 2; Read security: 5
When the mode is set to On, the Express XL/XLT will participate in the span-
ning tree protocol between other bridges. When Off (def), all bridge ports re-
main permanently open for forwarding.