Paradyne JetFusion 2008, User Manual

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NOTICE:
You should understand bridged network architecture prior to
configuring the IAD. Suggested reading: “Interconnections: Bridges
and Routers” by Radia Perlman, Addison-Wesley, 1992.
Bridges operate at the data link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI reference model. In
general, a bridge filters, forwards, or floods an incoming frame based on the
MAC address of that frame.
Basic Bridge Setup Tasks
Although the IAD is preconfigured with bridging enabled, you should perform
these tasks for your network:
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Enable bridging globally (page 4-31) or by port (page 4-31)
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Set the bridge aging timer (page 4-32)
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Disable RIP poisoned reverse globally (page 4-20) or by port (page 4-20)
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Enable Spanning Tree globally (page 4-32) or by port (page 4-33)
Use the flowchart below to plan your tasks, based on your requirements.