Proxim CPN 63708 manual Spanning Tree, Wireless Mask, Comment

Tsunami MP.11 Installation and Management

Wireless Mask

Enter the appropriate bit mask to specify the range of MAC addresses to which this filter is to apply. To specify only the single MAC address you entered in the Wireless MAC Address file, enter FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF (all zeroes).

Comment

Enter related information.

The entry is enabled automatically when saved. To edit an entry, click Edit. To disable or remove an entry, click Edit and change the Status field from Enable to Disable or Delete.

Spanning Tree

A Spanning Tree is used to avoid redundant communication loops in networks with multiple bridging devices. Bridges do not have an inherent mechanism to avoid loops, because having redundant systems is a necessity in certain networks. However, redundant systems can cause Broadcast Storms, multiple frame copies, and MAC address table instability problems.

Click Configure Î Filtering Î Spanning Tree to create redundant, hot-standby networks and to prevent network loops. If enabled, Spanning Tree prevents loops by disabling redundant links. If a link becomes unavailable, it automatically enables a redundant link.

Complex network structures can create multiple loops within a network. The Spanning Tree configuration blocks certain ports on MP.11 devices to control the path of communication within the network, avoiding loops and following a Spanning Tree structure.

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CPN 63708	Issue Date: 02/05/2003