Cabletron Systems 2.2 manual Interface Configuration

Bridging

To update the file while it is still open, click on theSave selection from the

Filters pull-down menu.

To open an existing Þle containing a Þlter set:

1.Click on Filters. A menu will appear.

2.Click on Open. A standard Microsoft Windows Open File window will appear.

3.To specify the file:

In the File name field, specify the file to open by path and name or

Use the Look in drop-down list box and associated file list to select the desired file, and click to highlight it.

4.Click on Open.

The Þlters will appear in the Special Filter Database window, with all parameters (File, Enable, Source and Destination Address, Data Type and Offset, Data Mask, Receive Port, and Port Filtering Action) displayed as they were conÞgured at the last Þle save.

Interface Configuration

The I/F ConÞguration port-level menu option invokes the Interface ConÞguration window, which allows you to select a bridging method for a Token Ring bridging interface. You can also make this selection via the Token Ring Bridge Mode window; see Token Ring Bridge Mode, page 2-89, for details.

This window also allows you to select one of three transmission methods that should be used when unknown addresses are received from end stations attached to the selected bridge port.

To access the Interface ConÞguration window from the Bridge Status window:

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

2.Click on I/F Configuration. The Interface Configuration window,Figure 2-15, will appear.

To access the Interface ConÞguration window from the Chassis View window:

1.Click on the appropriate bridge port index to access the Port menu.

2.Click on I/F Configuration. The Interface Configuration window,Figure 2-15, will appear.

2-54 Interface Configuration