Bridging

¥Changing the Receive port for the Þlter.

¥Changing the Port Filtering action at each bridge port.

¥Adding or deleting individual Filtering Database entries.

¥Clearing all Permanent, Static, or Dynamic entries from the Filtering Database.

Note that although conÞguration changes will appear in the window, no action actually takes place in the bridgeÕs Filtering Database until you click on the OK button in the bottom right of the window. This saves the new conÞguration.

NOTE

When you reconÞgure the Filtering Database and click OK, the screen will clear temporarily and a message will appear to indicate that the information is being updated. When the changes have been successfully set and the Filtering Database has updated, the screen information will be refreshed.

If you change the window without clicking on OK, then attempt to exit the window by clicking on Cancel, a text box will appear stating ÒChanges have been made. Cancel them?Ó. Click on Yes to exit the window without changing the Filtering Database, or select No to return to the window.

Altering the Aging Time

To alter the Aging Time for Dynamic and Learned entries:

1.Highlight the Aging Time field with the cursor.

2.Type in the new Aging Time (allowable range is 10 to 1,000,000 seconds).

NOTE

Note that the Filtering Database Aging Time is the same as the Aging Time displayed (and conÞgured) via the Port X Source Addresses window. Setting the Aging Time in the Filtering Database window also changes the time in the Source Addresses window, and vice versa.

Changing the Type of Entry

You can change any entry type from its current type (Learned, Self, Permanent, Static, or Dynamic) to either a Permanent, Static, or Dynamic entry. To do so:

1.Click on the shadowed Type button. A menu will appear with the three types to which the entry can be changed.

2.Highlight the desired type.

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CSX200, CSX400 specifications

Cabletron Systems was a leading developer of networking solutions, and its CSX400 and CSX200 series of high-performance switches represent some of the key innovations in the field of enterprise networking during their time. Both models were geared towards enhancing network reliability, efficiency, and speed, particularly in environments where heavy data traffic and complex networking demands were prevalent.

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