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Spanning Tree Setup
When Bridging is enabled, the Spanning Tree Setup dialog box controls simple transparent
bridging between two remote Ethernet LANs. However, if your internetwork contains any loops or
redundant links, then the Spanning Tree algorithm must also be enabled. If you use only the IP and
IPX protocols, leave bridging disabled to allow the RouteFinder to operate more efficiently.
The RouteFinder defaults with transparent bridging enabled on all ports. In most applications, the
forwarding state should be enabled. When required, the RouteFinder will make the transition from
blocking to forwarding automatically.
The Message Printing Control group allows the RouteFinder to display messages in the console
terminal for the port highlighted in the List of Logical WANs. These messages can be useful as a
troubleshooting and diagnostic tool, but are disabled by default. Normally, all items should be
disabled to avoid a possible degradation of router performance. Options in this group include: a
Printf feature which enables generation of print messages; and, a Data feature that enables
generation of data messages.
The Filters button opens the Spanning Tree Filtering dialog used to add, edit and remove filters in
the filtering database.