EXP Computer PathBuilder S200 User Manual

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Bridging

Mixed LAN Operation

Note

Duplicate bridge link or router interface numbers results in only the lowest
numbered port being initialized.

Statistics

Bridge link statistics for the WAN bridge link show the status of Mixed LAN links as

Both TB and SRB Active

when the WAN bridge link is configured as

BOTH_SR_AND_TB, and the Ethernet port successfully initialized.

The statistics screen displays information on both the Transparent Bridging
operation and the Source Route Bridging operation on the WAN link. If the node is
booted with only one port configured or active, then the statistics screen displays

TB

Active

or

SR Active

only.

IP and IPX Support

A PathBuilder S24x, 26x, and 27x switch performing a Mixed LAN operation
supports IP and IPX routing of traffic with no additional configuration needed.

9

Type

;

and press Return.

The record is saved.

10

Perform a Bridge Link boot from
the Boot menu.

This enables the bridge link.

11

Configure the WAN bridge link to
support Transparent Bridging and
Source Route Bridging.

Select Bridge Link Parameters and
type in a WAN entry number from
5 to 36 to display the Bridge_Type
parameter. Enter the string

BOTH_SR_AND_TB

.

This enables TB and SR on the
WAN link.

12

Type

;

and press Return.

The record is saved.

13

Perform a Node boot to implement
your changes.

Your changes are implemented.

Step

Action (continued)

Result/Description

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