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ADTRAN Express L768 User Manual

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Chapter 3. Terminal Menu Operation and Structure

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WAN IPX Bridge/Frame Type

Write security: 2; Read security: 5

This is the frame type used for the virtual Ethernet port. See IPX/
Frame Type
on page 3-20 for an explanation of the IPX frame type.

WAN IPX Bridge/Seed Status

Write security: 2; Read security: 5

This is the seed status used for the virtual Ethernet port. See IPX/Seed
Status
on page 3-20 menu for an explanation of the IPX seed status.

WAN IPX Bridge/Triggered

Write security: 2; Read security: 5

When set to

Yes

, only IPX RIP and SAP updates are sent when the

routing or service table has changed. When set to No (def), updates
are sent periodically.

»» Bridge/Spanning Tree

The Spanning Tree Algorithm and Protocol ensures a loop-free topol-
ogy and provides redundancy. The protocol parameters can be spe-
cifically tuned from their defaults, though most applications require
no adjustment.

Spanning Tree/Mode

Write security: 2; Read security: 5

When the mode is set to

On

, the Express L768 will participate in the

Spanning Tree protocol between other bridges. When

Off

(def), all

bridge ports remain permanently open for forwarding.

RIP and SAP periodic rates set for the Ethernet port (see IPX/
RIP Timer on page 3-21 and IPX/SAP Timer on page 3-21) are
used for the WAN IPX bridge port.