User`s guide

Using the Local Terminal for Unit Setup and Management
BreezeNET PRO.11 Series
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User’s Guide
3.4.4 Bridging
The Bridging menu contains the following options:
• LAN to WLAN Bridging Mode (AP Only) – The options are:
∗ Reject Unknown – Type 0 to allow transmission of packets only to
stations that the AP knows to exist in the Wireless LAN (behind the
Wireless Bridge).
∗ Forward Unknown – Type 1 to allow transmission of all packets except
those sent to stations that the AP recognizes as being on its wired Ethernet
side.
∗ Intelligent Bridging Period – Intelligent bridging enables smooth
roaming of WB-10 units. When intelligent bridging is enabled, the AP
goes into a special bridging mode for a fixed amount of time whenever a
wireless bridge (WB) roams into its area. This mode causes the AP to
forward packets destined for the stations behind the WB-10 even though
they are known or were learned from the wired side (except that no
learning of the wired LAN will take place). Afterwards, the AP will
switch back to Reject Unknown bridging mode. This procedure prevents
packets destined for stations behind the bridge from getting lost. The
value of this parameter is the length of time in seconds that the AP will
remain in special mode.
Note: When connecting very large networks, it is recommended to set this parameter
to Forward Unknown.
• IP Filtering – Whether IP filtering is enabled for the unit. Enable IP Filtering
to filter out any other protocol (such as IPX) if you want that only IP traffic
will pass through the WLAN.
• Tunneling – Whether the unit performs tunneling. Enable Appletalk tunneling
if the network contains a mix of Ethertalk1 (ET1) and Ethertalk2 (ET2)
stations to ensure smooth communications. Enable IPX tunneling if IPX
protocol is running over your network. Be sure to set all units to the same
tunneling setting.