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Configure a bridge
Required configuration items
A name for the bridge.
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Bridges are enabled by default.
Devices to be included in the bridge.
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Additional configuration items
Enable Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
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To create a bridge:
WebUI
1. Log into the Connect EZ WebUI as a user with full Admin access rights.
2. On the menu, click System. Under Configuration, click Device Configuration.
The Configuration window is displayed.
3. Click Network > Bridges.
4. For Add Bridge, type a name for the bridge and click .
5. Bridges are enabled by default. To disable, uncheck Enable.
6. Add devices to the bridge:
a. Click to expand Devices.
b. For Add device, click .
c. Select the Device.
d. Repeat to add additional devices.
Note
The MAC address of the bridge is taken from the first available device in the list.
7. (Optional) Enable Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
STP is used when using multiple LANs on the same device, to prevent bridge loops and other
routing conflicts.
a. Click STP.
b. Click Enable.
c. For Forwarding delay, enter the number of seconds that the device will spend in each of
the listening and learning states before the bridge begins forwarding data. The default is 2
seconds.
8. Click Apply to save the configuration and apply the change.
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