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2.5.3.Using the Bridge Menu
The Bridge menu is used to configure settings for the Spanning Tree Algorithm, as well
as the global bridge settings for GMRP (GARP Multicast Registration Protocol) and
GVRP (GARP VLAN Registration Protocol), traffic class priority threshold, and address
aging time.
The Spanning Tree Algorithm can be used to detect and disable network loops, and to
provide backup links between switches, bridges or routers. This allows the switch to
interact with other bridging devices (that is, an STA-compliant switch, bridge or router) in
your network to ensure that only one route exists between any two stations on the
network, and provide backup links which automatically take over when a primary link
goes down. For a more detailed description of how to use this algorithm, refer to
“Spanning Tree Algorithm” on chapter 4.
Bridge Menu
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Bridge Configuration ...
Spanning Tree Port Configuration ...
<OK>
Change the bridge configuration.
Use <TAB> or arrow keys to move. <Enter> to select.
Menu Description
Bridge
Configuration
Contains global bridge settings for STA (including bridge priority,
hello time, forward delay, maximum message age), GMRP, GVRP,
traffic class priority threshold, and address aging time.
Spanning Tree Port
Configuration
Contains STA settings for individual ports, including port priority,
path cost, and fast forwarding
2.5.3.1.Configuring Global Bridge Settings
The following figure and table describe bridge configuration for STA, GMRP, GVRP,
priority threshold, and address aging time.
