Enterasys Networks ENTERASYS ATX - Manual (Page 7)

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Using the ATX Switch User’s Guide .......................................................................... 1-2
Related Manuals............................................................................................................ 1-2
Software Conventions .................................................................................................. 1-3
Common ATX Switch Window Fields ................................................................ 1-3
Using Window Buttons......................................................................................... 1-4
Getting Help .................................................................................................................. 1-5
Using On-line Help................................................................................................ 1-5
Getting Help from the Global Technical Assistance Center ............................ 1-5
Chapter 2 The ATX Switch Chassis View
Viewing Chassis Information ...................................................................................... 2-2
Front Panel Information........................................................................................ 2-3
Menu Structure....................................................................................................... 2-4
Port Status Displays............................................................................................... 2-7
Selecting a Port Status View.......................................................................... 2-8
Port Status Color Codes................................................................................. 2-9
The Chassis Manager Window .......................................................................... 2-10
Viewing Hardware Types ................................................................................... 2-10
Interface Description .................................................................................... 2-11
Managing the Hub ...................................................................................................... 2-12
IPX Routing........................................................................................................... 2-12
Configuring IPX Routing on a port............................................................ 2-13
Selecting the Frame Type for a Port ........................................................... 2-13
IP Routing ............................................................................................................. 2-14
Configuring the IP Address Table .............................................................. 2-15
Configuring IP Routing on a Port .............................................................. 2-15
Port Configuration............................................................................................... 2-16
Bridge Port Configuration .................................................................................. 2-17
Setting the Bridge Mode .............................................................................. 2-18
Transmitting BPDUs..................................................................................... 2-19
Source Route Configuration........................................................................ 2-19
Spanning Tree Explorer Modes................................................................... 2-19
Setting the Spanning Tree Explorer Mode ......................................... 2-20
Token Ring Translation ................................................................................ 2-20
Using the Find Source Address Feature ........................................................... 2-23