LevelOne GSW-2600TXM manual Using the Bridge Menu, Configuring Global Bridge Settings

2.5.3.Using the Bridge Menu

The Bridge menu is used to configure settings for the Spanning Tree Algorithm, as well as the global bridge settings for GMRP (GARP Multicast Registration Protocol) and GVRP (GARP VLAN Registration Protocol), traffic class priority threshold, and address aging time.

The Spanning Tree Algorithm can be used to detect and disable network loops, and to provide backup links between switches, bridges or routers. This allows the switch to interact with other bridging devices (that is, an STA-compliant switch, bridge or router) in your network to ensure that only one route exists between any two stations on the network, and provide backup links which automatically take over when a primary link goes down. For a more detailed description of how to use this algorithm, refer to “Spanning Tree Algorithm” on chapter 4.

Bridge Menu

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Bridge Configuration ...

Spanning Tree Port Configuration ...

<OK>

Change the bridge configuration.

Use <TAB> or arrow keys to move. <Enter> to select.

Menu	Description
Bridge	Contains global bridge settings for STA (including bridge priority,
Configuration	hello time, forward delay, maximum message age), GMRP, GVRP,
	traffic class priority threshold, and address aging time.
Spanning Tree Port	Contains STA settings for individual ports, including port priority,
Configuration	path cost, and fast forwarding

2.5.3.1.Configuring Global Bridge Settings

The following figure and table describe bridge configuration for STA, GMRP, GVRP, priority threshold, and address aging time.

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