Cabletron Systems NB30, User Manual

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USING BRIDGE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
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Permanent Database
Max. Entries: Indicates the maximum number of addresses allowed
in the given database.
Current Entries: Indicates the number of entries currently recorded in
the bridge's Permanent Database.
5.4.1.2 Editing the Dynamic Ageing Time Field
To edit the Ageing Time field:
1. Using the arrow keys, highlight the Dynamic Ageing Time field.
2. Enter the new value (10 to 1,000,000 seconds allowed).
3. Press Return.
4. Highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
5. Press Return.
The message "New Ageing Time and Filtering Type Saved" will appear
on the screen.
5.4.1.3 Editing the Type of Filtering Field
To edit the Type of filtering field:
1. Using the arrow keys, highlight the Type of filtering field.
2. Press the Return key until the appropriate selection appears. The Type
of filtering field is a toggle field that alternately displays IEEE 802.1,
Special DB, or both.
3. Highlight the SAVE option at the bottom of the Filtering Database
screen.
4. Press Return.