bridging-mode

bridge

Configures how packets are bridged on the selected VLAN

Supported in the following platforms:

  • Access Points — AP505i, AP510i/e, AP560i/h
  • Service Platforms — NX5500, NX7500, NX9500, NX9600, VX9000

Syntax

bridging-mode [auto|isolated-tunnel|local|tunnel]

Parameters

bridging-mode [auto|isolated-tunnel|local|tunnel]
bridging-mode Configures the VLAN bridging mode
auto Automatically selects the bridging mode to match the WLAN, VLAN and bridging mode configurations. When selected, the controller or access point determines the best bridging mode for the VLAN. (default setting)
isolated-tunnel Bridges packets between local Ethernet ports and local radios, and passes tunneled packets through without de-tunneling

Select this option for a dedicated tunnel for bridging VLAN traffic.

local Bridges packets normally between local Ethernet ports and local radios (if any)

Local mode is typically configured in remote branch offices where traffic on remote private LAN segments need to be bridged locally. Local mode implies that traffic, wired and wireless, is to be bridged locally.

tunnel Bridges packets between local Ethernet ports, local radios, and tunnels to other APs, wireless controllers, or service platforms

Select this option to use a shared tunnel for bridging VLAN traffic.

In tunnel mode, the traffic at the AP is always forwarded through the best path. The APs decide the best path to reach the destination and forward packets accordingly. Setting the VLAN to tunnel mode ensures packets are bridged between local Ethernet ports, any local radios, and tunnels to other APs, wireless controllers, and service platforms.

Usage Guidelines

ACLs can only be used with tunnel or isolated-tunnel modes. They do not work with the local and automatic modes.

Example

nx9500-6C8809(config-profile-default-rfs4000-bridge-vlan-1)#bridging-mode isolated-tunnel

nx9500-6C8809(config-profile-default-rfs4000-bridge-vlan-1)#show context
 bridge vlan 1
 bridging-mode isolated-tunnel
 ip igmp snooping
 ip igmp snooping querier
nx9500-6C8809(config-profile-default-rfs4000-bridge-vlan-1)#

Related Commands

no Resets bridging mode to auto