IP on a bridge allows you to put an IP address on a bridged VLAN. This allows VLANs to be used to manage multiple devices. One IP on a bridge can be created per device.
Before configuring IP on a bridge, configure one bridge of the type you wish to use for your IP on a bridge configuration.
To add an IP address on a bridged VLAN, enter necessary values, then click the Apply button to save the changes.
Connection Type
Transparent
Downlink 802.1Q
IP
IP Address |
The IP address of the device. |
Subnet Mask |
The subnetmask of the bridge interface. |
Broadcast Address |
The IP broadcast address used for sending data grams on the (logical) interface associated with the IP interface. |
Address Mode |
This is the mode by which the IP address is discovered by the system. static- the IP address is statically configured. |
VLAN ID |
the bridged VLAN where the IP address for IP on a Bridge resides. The Virtual LAN Identifier for the IP Interface. If the VLAN ID specified is non-zero, all traffic destined to this interface should be configured with this VLAN ID. Default is 0. |
March 24, 2012