Enterasys Networks CSX5500, CSX6000, CSX7000 manual Configuring the Known Connect List

CONFIGURING ADVANCED BRIDGING

Known Connect List

Current Destination Address Filter Configuration:

id DEST ADDRESS ACTIONDISTRIBUTION LIST

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1 112233445566 CONNECT John

(1)Add, (2) Change, (3) Delete a Destination Address Filter or <RET> to return to the previous menu?

Your filter is now configured for this example. Remember, each type of filter for each operating mode supports a different set of “forwarding actions.” These are described in detail earlier in the Bridge Filters section.

KNOWN CONNECT LIST

The Known Connect List is a configurable list of all devices for which you want the system to connect and forward bridged packets.

CONFIGURING THE KNOWN CONNECT LIST

Notes: Before beginning, be sure your system’s resources are properly configured. This includes resources, lines, and datalinks, if applicable. Refer to the Configuring Resources and Lines chapter.

In order to successfully dial out to a device on the CyberSWITCH’s Known Connect List, you must have the device information properly set up and the dial-out number(s) stipulated. Refer to the On-node Device Database section found in the Configuring Device Level Databases chapter.

The dial out call must be made within a configured amount of time from its last connection. This time is configurable through the Bridge Configuration menu’s Spanning Tree Parameters. The parameter for configuring the time is called the bridge age time. The default bridge age time is 5 minutes. Refer to page 266 for instructions on changing the default value.

USING CFGEDIT

1.From the Bridging Menu press (5) to configure the Known Connect List. The following screen will then be displayed:

DEVICE LIST For CONNECT Filter

Device Name

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1) to Add a Device or press <RET> for previous menu? 1

Enter 1) to add a Device Name or <RET> to previous menu:

2.Press (1) to add a device to the Known Connect List.

3.Repeat step 2 for all devices you want included on this list.

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