Bridge Filter Definition Parameters

Table 16-2through Table 16-6list the various filter parameters. Explanations of some parameters follow the tables. Explanations of individual masks are not included below because they were described in general under "How Filter Masks Work" on page 16-7.

Table 16-2 Bridge Generic Filter Parameters

Parameter		Valid Values		Default Value


Filter Name		1–31 characters		none

Sq		1–16		1

Offset		0–254(octets)		0

Value		0–ff	(hex)	0

Mask		0–ff	(hex)	0

Del	Allows you to delete the specific entry (defined by the sequence number)

Filter Name

helps the user identify the filter. The name is not used by the software.

is a sequence number to identify the entry.

Offset

is the number of octets into the frame to the octet that will be checked against the Value and Mask.

Value

is used in conjunction with the Mask as described under "How Filter Masks Work" on page 16-7.

Table 16-3 Bridge MAC Filter Parameters

Parameter	Valid Values		Default Value


Filter Name	1–31 characters		none

Source MAC Addr ess Value	0–ffffffffff	(6 bytes)	ffffffffff

Source MAC Address Mask	0–ffffffffff	(6 bytes)	ffffffffff

Destination MAC Address Value	0–ffffffffff	(6 bytes)	ffffffffff

Destination MAC Addr ess Mask	0–ffffffffff	(6 bytes)	ffffffffff

Filter Name

helps the user identify the filter. The name is not used by the software.

16-8	SmartSwitch 1800 4. 0 User Guide, Rev 01

1800 specifications

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Cabletron Systems 1800 Bridge Filter Definition Parameters, Bridge Generic Filter Parameters

Models: 1800