Bridging

Figure 2-4. The Bridge Port Detail Breakdown Window

The following information is available for each bridge interface on the device. The information is expressed both numerically and in pie charts. The colors corresponding to the forwarding interfaces will vary, depending on which interface is selected.

Forwarded to

The number of frames forwarded by the selected bridge interface to each other interface on the bridge, as read from the device after each poll interval.

Forwarded from

The total number of frames received by the selected bridge interface from each of the other bridge interfaces, as read from the device after each poll interval.

Interface Statistics

You can use the interface Statistics window to view color-coded statistical information for each individual bridge port on your device. Statistics are provided for both transmit and receive packets at each port, as well as error and buffering information.

Color-coded pie charts in the middle of the window lets you graphically view statistics for Unicast, Non-Unicast, Discarded and Error packets.

To access the Statistics window from the Bridge Status window:

1.Click on the desired Port button () to display the Port menu.

2.Click on I/F Statistics. The port I/F Statistics window will appear.

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Cabletron Systems 2.2 manual Interface Statistics, Forwarded to, Forwarded from