Brocade Mobility RFS Controller System Reference Guide (Supporting software release 5.5.0.0 and later) - Manual (Page 176)

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31. Select the authentication type from the Chosen Authentication Type drop-down used to
validate credentials within the OSPF dynamic route. Options include simple-password,
message-digest, null and None.
32. Select the + Add Row button at the bottom of the MD5 Authentication table to add the Key ID
and Password used for an MD5 validation of authenticator credentials.Use the spinner control
to set the OSPF message digest authentication key ID. The available range is from 1 - 255. The
password is the OSPF key either displayed as series or asterisks or in plain text (by selecting
Show).
33. Select OK to save the changes to the configuration. Select Reset to revert to the last saved
configuration.
Overriding a Profile’s Forwarding Database Configuration
Overriding a Profile’s Network Configuration
A Forwarding Database forwards or filter packets on behalf of the managing controller, service
platform or Access Point. The bridge reads the packet’s destination MAC address and decides to
either forward the packet or drop (filter) it. If it’s determined the destination MAC is on a different
network segment, it forwards the packet to the segment. If the destination MAC is on the same
network segment, the packet is dropped (filtered). As nodes transmit packets through the bridge,
the bridge updates its forwarding database with known MAC addresses and their locations on the
network. This information is then used to decide to filter or forward the packet.
This forwarding database assignment can be overridden as needed, but removes the device
configuration from the managed profile that may be shared with other similar device models.
To define or override a profile’s forwarding database configuration:
1. Select Devices from the Configuration tab.
The Device Configuration screen displays a list of managed devices or peer controllers, service
platforms or Access Points.
2. Select a target device (by double-clicking it) from amongst those displayed within the Device
Configuration screen.
Devices can also be selected directly from the Device Browser in the lower, left-hand, side of
the UI.
3. Select Profile Overrides from the Device menu to expand it into sub menu options.
4. Select Network to expand its sub menu options.
5. Select Forwarding Database.
NOTE
A blue override icon (to the left of a parameter) defines the parameter as having an override applied.
To remove an override go to the Basic Configuration section of the device and click the Clear
Overrides button. This removes all overrides from the device.