Router/Bridge Set - Motorola Netopia Embedded Software Handbook

Router/Bridge Set

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as a bridge. It is not an option for Ethernet WAN models. Motorola Netopia® Embedded Software Version 8.7.4
further allows you to choose to have the Router both bridge and route IP traffic. If you select either option, the
device will restart itself, and reset all the settings to factory defaults. Any configurations you have made will be
erased. Use this feature with caution. If you decide to change it again, you must reconfigure the device from
scratch.
From the Main Menu, select System Configuration.
Select Router/Bridge Set and form the pop-up menu, choose the option you want:
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Router – retains the full routing features and corresponding menus.
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Bridge – the device becomes a simple bridge, offering no routing features. Corresponding menus are
hidden.
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Mixed-bridging-routing – allows concurrent bridging and routing and retains corresponding menus for
routing features.
You will be challenged to confirm your choice.
DSL Routers, this feature allows you to turn off the routing features and use your device
System Configuration
IP Setup...
Filter Sets...
IP Address Serving...
Network Address Translation (NAT)...
Stateful Inspection...
VLAN Configuration...
Date and Time...
Wireless Configuration...
Console Configuration
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)...
Security...
Upgrade Feature Set...
Router/Bridge Set...
IGMP (Internet Group Management+------------------------+
Logging...
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| This change requires a reboot and will result
| in Factory Defaulting the device.
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| CANCEL
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System Configuration 3-51
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+------------------------+
| Router
| Bridge
| Mixed-bridging-routing |
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CONTINUE |
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