User`s guide

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Using the ATX Switch User’s Guide..........................................................................1-2
Related Manuals............................................................................................................1-2
Software Conventions..................................................................................................1-3
Common ATX Switch Window Fields................................................................1-3
Using Window Buttons.........................................................................................1-4
Getting Help ..................................................................................................................1-5
Using On-line Help................................................................................................1-5
Getting Help from the Global Technical Assistance Center............................1-5
Chapter 2 The ATX Switch Chassis View
Viewing Chassis Information......................................................................................2-2
Front Panel Information........................................................................................2-3
Menu Structure.......................................................................................................2-4
Port Status Displays...............................................................................................2-7
Selecting a Port Status View..........................................................................2-8
Port Status Color Codes.................................................................................2-9
The Chassis Manager Window..........................................................................2-10
Viewing Hardware Types...................................................................................2-10
Interface Description....................................................................................2-11
Managing the Hub......................................................................................................2-12
IPX Routing...........................................................................................................2-12
Configuring IPX Routing on a port............................................................2-13
Selecting the Frame Type for a Port...........................................................2-13
IP Routing.............................................................................................................2-14
Configuring the IP Address Table..............................................................2-15
Configuring IP Routing on a Port ..............................................................2-15
Port Configuration...............................................................................................2-16
Bridge Port Configuration..................................................................................2-17
Setting the Bridge Mode..............................................................................2-18
Transmitting BPDUs.....................................................................................2-19
Source Route Configuration........................................................................2-19
Spanning Tree Explorer Modes...................................................................2-19
Setting the Spanning Tree Explorer Mode.........................................2-20
Token Ring Translation................................................................................2-20
Using the Find Source Address Feature...........................................................2-23