2000-A2-GB20-10
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February 2004
Basic
Bridge
Setup
Tasks
Although the IAD is pre-configured with bridging enabled, you should
perform these tasks for your network:
Enable bridging globally (page
121
) or by port (page
121
)
Set the bridge aging timer (page
122
)
Disable RIP poisoned reverse globally (page
101
) or by port
(page
101
)
Enable STP globally (page
123
) or by port (page
123
)
Use this flowchart to plan your tasks, based on your requirements.
Figure 6–1. Bridge Configuration Task Flowchart
Main
Menu
Yes
End
Define
root
bridge
Assigning
root
bridge?
No
No
No
Assigning
bridge
priority?
Enable
bridging
by port
End
Define
bridge
priority
Enable
bridging
globally
Enable
spanning tree
by port
Enable
spanning tree
globally
Yes
Yes
Using
spanning
tree?
