N ode Name=n odexyz

C onfigure Brid ge/LLC2 Node Defaults

A

Virtu al LAN ID

000

B

Bridge Enabled

N

C

Bridge Hello Time

2

D

Bridge Max Age

20

E

Bridge Forward Delay

15

F

Bridge Aging Timer (seconds )

300

G

Bridge Priority

0

H

Max Size Bridge Forwarding Table

65535

I

IP Bridging En abled

N

J

IPX Bridging Enabled

N

K

SRB ID

0

L

Default Eth ernet Frame Type

Type II

Option:

Figure 9-5 LLC2 Defaults Configuration Screen

[A], [A],[E],[B] from Main Menu

Only item A applies to LLC2. Leave the remaining parameters at their default values.

Configuring LLC2 Hosts

Each SNA/LLC2 host device that will connect to a SmartSwitch 1800 running LLC2 must be configured in the database.

To display any LLC2 hosts already configured for this node, press [C] at the Configure IP/LLC2/BRIDGE/IPX Default Parameters Menu (or [A], [A], [E], [C] from the Main Menu). This will list the hosts' MAC addresses and identifyeach LLC2 session as Originated or Terminated. (In an Originated session, the host initiates LLC2 sessions; in a Terminated session, the host accepts sessions destined for the address.)

A host-to-terminal connection is always initiated by the terminal.

To configure a host, press [D] at the Configure IP/LLC2/BRIDGE/IPX Default Param- eters Menu. When prompted, enter:

●Host Number: 0–128 . (Default is 0.)

●Any other requested information (if this is a new host), noting Table 9-4(on page 9-21).The resulting display will depend on the configured session type: Figure 9-6= Originated, Figure 9-7= Terminated.

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1800 specifications

Cabletron Systems, a leading player in network management and telecommunications solutions during the late 20th century, introduced several innovative products that played a crucial role in shaping enterprise networking. Among these were the Cabletron FRX6000, FRX4000, and the FRX1800, which delivered advanced features aimed at enhancing network performance, security, and scalability.

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In summary, the Cabletron FRX6000, FRX4000, and FRX1800 were pivotal in enhancing network capabilities, providing organizations with scalable, secure, and high-performance options tailored to their specific needs.
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