Configuring Default Node-Wide Bridging Parameters

If one or more Bridge ports (interfaces) will be established in the local node, certain parameters must be configured to define bridge operation. Press [B] at the Configure IP/LLC2/BRIDGE/IPX Default Parameters Menu (or [A], [A], [E], [B] from the Main Menu). When prompted, enter:

●Virtual LAN ID – if also configuring LLC2 or Bridging in the node, enter a value 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.

Node Name=nod e_xyz

Con figu re Bridge/LLC 2 N ode Defaults

A

V irtual LAN ID

000

B

Bridge En abled

N

C

Bridge Hello Time

2

D

Bridge Max A ge

20

E

Bridge Forward D elay

15

F

Bridge A gin g Timer (s econd s)

300

G

Bridge Priority

0

H

Max Size Bridge Forw ard in g Tab le

65535

I

I P Brid gin g Enab led

N

J

I PX Bridging En abled

N

K

S RB ID

0

L

D efau lt Ethernet Frame Typ e

Type I I

Option::

Figure 16-1 Bridge Node Defaults Configuration Screen

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

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1800 specifications

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