PLANET Technology Corp.

GRT-101/401/402 User’s Manual

3.9 Connection Mode

GRT series supports two connection modes: bridging and routing. Currently, it comes pre-configured with routing mode. Note that, routing mode and bridging mode cannot be used simultaneously.

To let GRT series operate in bridging mode, type:

admin# setup mode bridge

To save changes enter:

admin# write

To enable your changes, reboot the system:

admin# reboot

To set GRT series operating in routing mode, enter:

admin# setup mode route

To save your changes enter:

admin# write

To enable your changes, reboot the system:

admin# reboot

3.10 Bridging Mode

Note: This section is for bridging mode operation only.

When GRT series operates in bridging mode, it behaves like a wire connecting a local PC directly to a service provider’s network. Bridge data is encapsulated using the RFC1483 protocol to enable data transport. GRT series currently supports IEEE 802.1D transparent learning bridge.

3.10.1 Bridge management

You can manage GRT series using Telnet either from LAN interface or from Wide Area Network (WAN) interface. The following procedure shows how to

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