Configuration/IP/IP on Bridge Help

IP on a Bridge allows VLANs to be used to manage multiple devices. You can configure the uplink/controller card on a device with a specific VLAN. The uplink/controller card can then be reached by other devices on the same VLAN. Maximum six IP on a bridge interfaces can be used per system. IP on a bridge currently only supports management traffic.

To refresh the data displayed in the IP on Bridge table, click the Refresh button.

To create a bridge connection, click the Create button.

To remove a bridge connection, click the Delete button.

IP on Bridge

IP Address

The IP address of the device.

Subnet Mask

The subnet mask 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