Connection Mode; Bridging Mode; Bridge Management - Planet G.SHDSL Bridge/Router GRT-402 User Manual

PLANET Technology Corp. GRT-101/401/402 User's Manual

3.9 Connection Mode

GRT series 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 series 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 series 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 series 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 series currently
supports IEEE 802.1D transparent learning bridge.

3.10.1 Bridge management

You can manage GRT series using Telnet either from LAN interface or from
Wide Area Network (WAN) interface. The following procedure shows how to
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