Forwarding Database Configuration
A Forwarding
Database forwards or filter packets on behalf of the managing controller, service
platform or access point. The bridge reads the packet's destination MAC address and
decides to either forward the packet or drop (filter) it. If it's determined the
destination MAC is on a different network segment, it forwards the packet to the
segment. If the destination MAC is on the same network segment, the packet is dropped
(filtered). As nodes transmit packets through the bridge, the bridge updates its
forwarding database with known MAC addresses and their locations on the network. This
information is then used to decide to filter or forward the packet.
To define a forwarding database configuration:
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Select the tab from the Web UI.
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Expand the Network
menu and select Forwarding
Database.
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Define a Bridge Aging Time from 0, 10-1,000,000
seconds.
The aging time defines the length of time an entry will remain in the bridge‘s
forwarding table before it is deleted due to lack of activity. If an entry
replenishments a destination, generating continuous traffic, this timeout value
will never be invoked. However, if the destination becomes idle, the timeout
value represents the length of time that must be exceeded before an entry is
deleted from the forwarding table. The default setting is 300 seconds.
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Use the +Add Row button to create a new row within the
Static Forwarding Table.
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Set or override a destination MAC Address.
The bridge reads the packet's destination MAC address and decides to forward
the packet or drop (filter) it. If it's determined the destination MAC is on a
different network, it forwards the packet to the segment. If the destination MAC
is on the same network segment, the packet is dropped (filtered).
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Define the target VLAN ID if the destination MAC is on a
different network segment.
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Provide an Interface Name used as the target destination
interface for the target MAC address.
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Select OK to save the changes. Select
Reset to revert to the last saved
configuration.