94 2 0 0 0 - A 2 - G B 2 3 - 0 0NOTICE: Paradyne recommends that bridged network architecture be thoroughlyunderstood 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 onthe MAC address of that frame.Basic Bridge Setup TasksAlthough the IAD is preconfigured with bridging enabled, you should performthese tasks for your network:• Enable bridging globally (page 4-97) or by port (page 4-97)• Set the bridge aging timer (page 4-98)• Disable RIP poisoned reverse globally (page 4-86) or by port (page 4-86)• Enable Spanning Tree globally (page 4-98) or by port (page 4-99)Use the flowchart below to plan your tasks, based on your requirements.
