Forwarding Database Configuration

1. Select the Configuration → Devices → System Profile tab from the Web UI.
2. Expand the Network menu and select Forwarding Database.
   

   Network - Forwarding Database screen

   
3. Define the 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.
4. Use the +Add Row button to create a new row within the Static Forwarding Table.
5. 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).
6. Define the target VLAN ID if the destination MAC is on a different network segment.
7. Provide an Interface Name used as the target destination interface for the target MAC address.
8. Select OK to save the changes. Select Reset to revert to the last saved configuration.