Netopia Firmware 4000-Series - Manual (Page 62)

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RFC-1483 Transparent Bridging
This feature allows you to turn off the routing features and use your device as a bridge. If you select this option,
the device will restar t itself, and reset all the settings to factor y defaults. Any configurations you have made will
be erased. Use this feature with caution. If you decide to reinstate the routing capabilities, you must reconfigure
the device from scratch.
From the Main Menu, select System Configuration.
Select Change Device to a Bridge and press Return. You will be challenged to confirm this choice.
If you chose CONTINUE, the device will reboot and restar t in bridge mode. Routing features will be disabled and
the console menus corresponding configuration items, such as Easy Setup, will be removed.
System Configuration
IP Setup...
Filter Sets...
IP Address Serving...
Network Address Translation (NAT)...
Date and Time...
Console Configuration...
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)...
Security...
Upgrade Feature Set...
Change Device to a Bridge...
Logging...
Use this screen if you want options beyond Easy Setup.
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| This change requires a reboot and will result |
| in Factory Defaulting the device. |
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| CANCEL CONTINUE |
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