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3-12 GARP
The Generic Attribute Registration Protocol (GARP) provides a generic framework whereby
devices in a bridged LAN, e.g. end stations and switches, can register and de-register
attribute values, such as VLAN Identifiers, with each other. In doing so, the attributes are
propagated to devices in the bridged LAN, and these devices form a ¡°reachability¡± tree that
is a subset of an active topology. GARP defines the architecture, rules of operation, state
machines and variables for the registration and de-registration of attribute values.
A GARP participation in a switch or an end station consists of a GARP application component,
and a GARP Information Declaration (GID) component associated with each port or the
switch. The propagation of information between GARP participants for the same application in
a bridge is carried out by the GARP Information Propagation (GIP) component. Protocol
exchanges take place between GARP participants by means of LLC Type 1 services, using
the group MAC address and PDU format defined for the GARP application concerned.
3-12.1 Configuration
This page allows you to configure the basic GARP Configuration settings for all switch ports.
The settings relate to the currently selected stack unit, as reflected by the page header.
Web Interface
To configure GARP Port Configuration in the web interface:
1. Click GARP configure.
2. Specify GARP Configuration Parameters.
3. Click Apply.
Figure 3-12.1: The GARP Port Configuration
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