Basic bridge setup tasks, Figure 6–1. bridge configuration task flowchart – Verilink Net Engine (3150-30626-001) Product Manual User Manual

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NetEngine IAD User Guide

Bridge Configuration

130

Basic
Bridge
Setup
Tasks

Although the IAD is pre-configured with bridging enabled, you should
perform these tasks for your network:

u

Enable bridging globally (page

132

) or by port (page

133

)

u

Set the bridge aging timer (page

134

)

u

Disable RIP poisoned reverse globally (page

110

) or by port

(page

110

)

u

Enable STP globally (page

134

) or by port (page

134

)

Use this flowchart to plan your tasks, based on your requirements.

Figure 6–1. Bridge Configuration Task Flowchart

Main

Menu

Yes

End

Define

root

bridge

Assigning

root

bridge?

No

No

No

Assigning

bridge

priority?

Enable

bridging

by port

End

Define

bridge

priority

Enable

bridging

globally

Enable

spanning tree

by port

Enable

spanning tree

globally

Yes

Yes

Using

spanning

tree?

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