Cabletron Systems NB30, User Manual

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USING BRIDGE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
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Root Switch
Indicates whether the bridge has the Root Switch enabled or disabled. The
root bridge will receive priority over all other bridges on the network for
the purposes of the Spanning Tree Algorithm. (Only one bridge on the
network should have the Root switch enabled.) The Root is set by
switching the ROOT switch on the front panel of the NB30. (See the
NB30 Ethernet Bridge User’s Manual for more information.)
OFF means that the Root Switch is disabled.
ON means that the Root Switch is enabled.
Please note that the Spanning Tree Algorithm switch on the back of the
NB30 must be in the enable position for the Root Switch to be
operational. The root switch must be also set to the same setting both
NB30's paired in the remote link.
Forward Broadcast Switch
Indicates whether the bridge will forward Broadcast packets across the
wide area transmission link. This is set by switching the Forward
Broadcast switch on the front panel of the NB30. (See the NB30 Ethernet
Bridge User's Manual for more information.)
OFF means the bridge will not pass Broadcast messages across the link.
ON means the bridge will pass Broadcast messages across the link.
The following fields will only appear if two SPIMs are installed in the
NB30.
Default Enet Port:
Indicates the port that is set to communicate with the Ethernet network.
Active Enet Port:
Indicates the port that is currently communicating with the Ethernet
network.
Enable Redundancy:
Indicates if the redundancy function is enabled.