Configuring Bridging 16-3
Configuring Default Node-Wide Bridging Parameters
If one or more Bridge ports (interfaces) will be established in the local node, certain
param eters m us t be conf igured to define b ridge op eratio n. Pre ss [B] at the Configure
IP/LLC2/BRIDGE/IPX Default Parameters Menu (or [A], [A], [E], [B] from the Main
Menu). When prom pted, enter:
Virtual LAN ID – if also co nfiguring LLC2 or Bridging in the node, enter a v alue
of 0–fff (hex). Otherwise, press [Enter] (accepting the default of 000).
LAN IDs can also be configured in LLC2 Interface/Bridge Port
records (later in this chapter). Each LAN ID must be unique
within the network on which this node will operate.
Any remaining requested information, referring to Table 16-1.
Figure 16-1 Bridge N ode Defaults Configuration Screen
[A],[A],[E],[B] from Main Menu
Node Name=node_xyz
Configure Bridge/LLC2 Node Defaults
A Virtual LAN ID 000
B Bridge Enabled N
C Bridge H ello Time 2
D Bridge Max Age 20
E Bridge Forward Dela y 15
F Br idge Aging Timer (seconds) 300
G Bridge Priority 0
H Max Size Bridge Forwarding Table 65535
I IP B ridg ing E nable d N
J IPX Bridging Enabled N
K S RB ID 0
L D efault Ethernet Frame Type Type II
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