Nortel Switched Firewall Browser-Based Interface Users Guide

„VRRP specifies the virtual router ID and IP address of the IP interface configured for high availability or active–active.

„Actions provides the following two options:

†Delete deletes the selected bridge.

†Modify provides a form to modify the selected bridge.

„Add New Bridge (see Network/Bridges Add New Bridge form on page 79).

Network/Bridges Add New Bridge form

Use the Network/Bridges Add New Bridge form to add a new bridge to the configuration.

Figure 52 Network/Bridges Add New Bridge form

Fields and buttons on the Network/Bridges Add New Bridge form are as follows:

„General Settings

†Identifier provides a list to select a numerical ID, between 1 and 25, for the bridge.

†Status provides a list to select enabled or disabled for bridge status.

†IP Address1 provides an entry field to specify real IP address #1 for the bridge.

†IP Address2 provides an entry field to specify real IP address #2 for the bridge.

†Subnet Mask provides an entry field to specify the subnet mast for the bridge.

†Bridge Ageing Time provides an entry field to specify the bridge ageing time in seconds.

†Vlan Id specifies the numerical ID, between 0 and 4094, for the VLAN.

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5100 specifications

Nortel Networks 5100 is a powerful platform designed for telecommunications and networking, primarily aimed at enhancing the solutions provided to service providers and enterprises. Introduced as part of Nortel's robust portfolio, the 5100 combines various features that cater to the demands of modern network environments.

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