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This chapter describes how to configure the IAD as a bridge. A bridge is a
device that connects and passes packets between two network segments
that use the same communications protocol. A router generally improves
overall efficiency for a complex network, but a bridge provides better
speed and flexibility for the overall network.
Bridges operate at the data link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI reference model.
In general, a bridge filters, forwards or floods an incoming frame based on
the MAC address of that frame.
This chapter contains the following topics:
Basic Bridge Setup Tasks (page
)
Using the Bridge Configuration Menu (page
Enabling and Disabling Bridging Globally (page
Enabling and Disabling Bridging by Port (page
)
Configuring the Bridge Aging Timer (page
Enabling and Disabling Spanning Tree Globally (page
Enabling and Disabling Spanning Tree by Port (page
Configuring Spanning Tree Bridge Priority (page
Configuring Spanning Tree Port Priority (page
)
Configuring Spanning Tree Hello Time (page
Configuring Spanning Tree Max Age (page
Configuring Spanning Tree Forward Delay (page
)
Configuring Spanning Tree Path Cost (page
)
Deleting a Bridge Forwarding Database Entry (page
)
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NOTE
It is recommended that bridged network architecture be
thoroughly understood prior to configuring the IAD.
Suggested reading: “Interconnections: Bridges and Routers”
by Radia Perlman, Addison-Wesley, 1992.
NOTE
When the IAD prompts you for input, the current value is
displayed in parentheses. To conveniently accept the current
value, just press Enter.