Cabletron Systems CyberSWITCH CSX400 User Manual

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Local Management1-52Local Management User’s GuideSetting the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)The Maximum Transmission Unit specifies the maximum packet size for all IPX packets that aretransmitted.To select the MTU for a port, complete the following steps:1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the MTU option under Port Level Setup.2. Enter an MTU value for the media used.3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command field at the bottom of the screen and thenpress ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.Enabling IPX Routing Services on a PortThe ability to switch IPX Routing Services on and off on a port-by-port basis provides greatflexibility. On the same device, some ports can be routing IPX traffic while other ports are bridgingit. As you are in transition from a bridged network to a routed network, this flexibility allows youto implement IPX routing and test your routing configuration on a port-by-port basis. If necessary,you can temporarily disable IPX routing on any port without losing your configuration, or you cantemporarily switch from IPX routing back to bridging.To enable IPX Routing Services on a router port, complete the following steps:1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the IPX Routing option under Port Level Setup.2. Use the ENTER key to toggle the entry to ENABLED.3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command field at the bottom of the screen and thenpress ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.Enabling IPX Forwarding on a PortBy default, IPX Forwarding is disabled on each router port. Your device cannot begin forwardingIPX data packets on any router port until you enable IPX Forwarding on that port.To enable IPX Forwarding on a router port, complete the following steps:1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the IPX Forwarding option.2. Use the ENTER key to toggle the entry to ENABLED.3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command field at the bottom of the screen and thenpress ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.