EXP Computer PathBuilder S200 - Manual (Page 36)

32 Bridging
Configuring the PathBuilder S200 Series Switch for Bridging Operation
*LAN Forwarder Type
Range: ROUT, BRID, BROUT
Default: ROUT
Description: Specify if the LAN Connection is to pass bridged, routed, and/or
brouted traffic:
• BRID: Bridged LAN traffic is transported across this
connection.
• ROUT: Routed LAN traffic is transported across this
connection.
• BROUT: Both bridged and routed LAN traffic are transported
across this connection.
Boot Type: Changes to this parameter require a Node Boot to take effect.
LAN Connection Type
Range: PT_to_PT, GROUP
Default: PT_to_PT (Point-to-Point)
Description: Specify whether this LAN Connection defines a point-to-point
connection across the WAN, or is part of a group of LAN
Connections. If configured as GROUP, multiple LAN Connections
can use the same Router Interface number. If configured as
PT_to_PT, the Router Interface configured must be unique to this
LAN Connection.
Note
This parameter appears if the LAN Forwarder Type is configured
as ROUT or BROUT.
Boot Type: When changing from GROUP to PT_PT, a Node boot is required.
Otherwise, a Table and Node Record boot is required.
Router Interface Number
Range: 5 to n, where n = 36 to 254
Default: 5
Description: Specifies a Router Interface using this LAN Connection record.
This connection makes it possible to pass LAN data through the
WAN network to a remote router. The allowable range of values
reflect the maximum number of IP or IPX interfaces set in the IP
or IPX Parameters Menu.
Note
This parameter appears if the LAN Forwarder Type is configured
as ROUT or BROUT.
Boot Type: Changes to this parameter require a Node Boot to take effect.