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Configuration 4-53

Bridge Configuration

This section describes how to configure the IAD as a bridge. A bridge is a

device that connects and passes packets between two network segments that

use the same communications protocol. A router generally improves overall

efficiency for a complex network, but a bridge provides better speed and

flexibility for the overall network.

NOTICE: Verilink recommends that bridged network architecture be thoroughly

understood 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

Perform these tasks to set up bridging for your network:

• Enable bridging globally (page 4-56) or by port (page 4-56)

• Set the bridge aging timer (page 4-57)

• Disable RIP poisoned reverse globally (page 4-45) or by port (page 4-45)

• Enable Spanning Tree globally (page 4-57) or by port (page 4-58)

Use the flowchart below to plan your tasks, based on your requirements.

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