Connection Mode; Bridging Mode; Bridge Management - Planet GRT-101 User Manual

PLANET Technology Corp. GRT-101/401 User's Manual

3.9 Connection Mode

GRT-101/GRT-401 supports two connection modes: bridging and routing.
Currently, it comes pre-configured with routing mode. Note that, routing mode
and bridging mode cannot be used simultaneously.
To let GRT-101/GRT-401 operate in bridging mode, type:
admin# setup mode bridge
To save changes enter:
admin# write
To enable your changes, reboot the system:
admin# reboot
To set GRT-101/GRT-401 operating in routing mode, enter:
admin# setup mode route
To save your changes enter:
admin# write
To enable your changes, reboot the system:
admin# reboot

3.10 Bridging Mode

Note: This section is for bridging mode operation only.
When GRT-101/GRT-401 operates in bridging mode, it behaves like a wire
connecting a local PC directly to a service provider's network. Bridge data is
encapsulated using the RFC1483 protocol to enable data transport.
GRT-101/GRT-401 currently supports IEEE 802.1D transparent learning
bridge.

3.10.1 Bridge management

You can manage GRT-101/GRT-401 using Telnet either from LAN interface or
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