Preparatory Steps - Alcatel Speed Touch Wireless User Manual

5 Data Services - Transparent Bridging
5.1

Preparatory Steps

Features
What you should know
in advance
STWireless
PC(s)
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IEEE 802.1D Transparent Bridging:
Is platform and OS independent
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Is simple to configure and easy to use
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Is a true multiprotocol device
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In the Alcatel implementation, has no performance limitations
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Has no theoretical constraints on the number of attached
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users
(There is a practical limit to achieve a reasonable
performance, e.g. 16 PCs)
Features concurrent access to multiple remote destinations
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Supports up to four concurrent Bridge ports.
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The VPI/VCI value of the VC(s) to use on the ADSL line
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ETHoA connection service must be supported on this VC
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Whether IP configuration is static, or dynamic (DHCP)
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The STWireless comes with four preconfigured Bridging/MER
phonebook entries, i.e. Br1 ... Br4.
If the SP(s) impose settings which differ from the STWireless
defaults, perform the necessary adjustments via the STWireless
web pages.
See section 5.3 for more information.
The STWireless's Transparent Bridging packet service does not
impose specific requirements to your PC's networking protocol
layers. However, ensure that the applied protocols are properly
installed and configured on your PC.
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