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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. (Optional) Enable Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) for faster response to topology
changes on the network.
a. Click RSTP to enable.
b. For Hello Time, enter the number of seconds between bridge protocol units (BPDUs) sent
on a port. The default is 2 seconds.
c. For Max Age, enter the maximum number of seconds before a bridge port saves its BDPU
configuration. The default is 20 seconds.
d. For Priority, enter the system priority. The default priority number is 8.
e. (Optional) For Custom mstpd options, enter the extra configuration options to pass to
mspd daemon.
9. Add devices to the bridge:
a. Click to expand Devices.
b. For Add device, click g .
c. Select the Device.
d. Repeat to add additional devices.
Note
The MACaddress of the bridge is taken from the first available device in the list.
10. Click Apply to save the configuration and apply the change.
Command line
1. Select the device in Remote Manager and click Actions > Open Console, or log into the IX40
local command line as a user with full Admin access rights.
Depending on your device configuration, you may be presented with an Access selection
menu. Type admin to access the Admin CLI.
2. At the command line, type config to enter configuration mode:
> config
(config)>
3. Create the bridge:
(config)> add network bridge my_bridge
(config network bridge my_bridge)>
4. Bridges are enabled by default.
To disable:
n
(config network bridge my_bridge)> enable false
(config network bridge my_bridge)>
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