Cabletron Systems Cabletron CyberSWITCH CSX5500 User Manual

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Central Site Remote Access Switch 285CONFIGURING ADVANCED BRIDGINGKnown Connect ListYour filter is now configured for this example. Remember, each type of filter for each operatingmode supports a different set of “forwarding actions.” These are described in detail earlier in theBridge Filters section.K NOWN CONNECT LISTThe Known Connect List is a configurable list of all devices for which you want the system toconnect and forward bridged packets.CONFIGURING THE K NOWN CONNECT L ISTNotes: Before beginning, be sure your system’s resources are properly configured. This includesresources, lines, and datalinks, if applicable. Refer to the Configuring Resources and Lineschapter.In order to successfully dial out to a device on the CyberSWITCH’s Known Connect List,you must have the device information properly set up and the dial-out number(s)stipulated. Refer to the On-node Device Database section found in the Configuring Device LevelDatabases chapter.The dial out call must be made within a configured amount of time from its last connection.This time is configurable through the Bridge Configuration menu’s Spanning TreeParameters. The parameter for configuring the time is called the bridge age time. Thedefault bridge age time is 5 minutes. Refer to page 266 for instructions on changing thedefault value.U SING CFGEDIT1. From the Bridging Menu press (5) to configure the Known Connect List. The following screenwill then be displayed:2. Press (1) to add a device to the Known Connect List.3. Repeat step 2 for all devices you want included on this list.Current Destination Address Filter Configuration:id DEST ADDRESS ACTION DISTRIBUTION LIST--------------------------------------------------------1 112233445566 CONNECT John(1) Add, (2) Change, (3) Delete a Destination Address Filter or to return tothe previous menu?DEVICE LIST For CONNECT FilterDevice Name----------------------1) to Add a Device or press for previous menu?1Enter 1) to add a Device Name or to previous menu: