Technologies Network Router User Manual

SECTION 2 " Features and Functional Overview
2-2 6710 Access Point User’s Guide
The access point functions as a 4-port translating bridge.
Functionality within the access point can be partitioned
into two major functional blocks: bridging functionality
and management functionality. Bridging functions pertain
to the forwarding of data through the access point.
Management functionality involves configuration, software
upgrade, and network management.
Figure 2-2 is a simplified diagram showing the functions
within the access point.
Figure 2-2
6710 Access Point Functions
RS-232 Diagnostics Port
MIB
SNMP
Agent
DHCP
TCP/IP
TFTP HTTP Telnet
Device
Configuration
File
System
Forwarding
Database
Port 2
(NIC 2)
Port 3
(NIC 1)
Port 4
(OWL/IP)
Proxy ARP
Port 1
(Ethernet)
Network
Organization
Bridging
AUI 10BASE2 10BASE-T
Management and Configuration Bridging
Bridging Functionality
General Concepts
Bridges are common components in wired LANs. Bridges
are devices that join two or more LAN segments. This
provides the appearance of a single LAN segment to the
protocols and applications that operate within the LAN.