Polycom 7000 User Manual

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NetEngine IAD User Guide
Bridge Configuration
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Basic 
Bridge 
Setup 
Tasks
Although the IAD is pre-configured with bridging enabled, you should 
perform these tasks for your network:
u
Enable bridging globally (page
) or by port (page
u
Set the bridge aging timer (page
)
u
Disable RIP poisoned reverse globally (page
) or by port 
)
u
Enable STP globally (page
) or by port (page
Use this flowchart to plan your tasks, based on your requirements.
Figure 6–1.  Bridge Configuration Task Flowchart 
Main
Menu
Yes
End
Define
root
bridge
Assigning
root
bridge?
No
No
No
Assigning
bridge
priority?
Enable
bridging
by port
End
Define
bridge
priority
Enable
bridging
globally
Enable
spanning tree
by port
Enable
spanning tree
globally
Yes
Yes
Using
spanning
tree?