Digi Connect IT 16 User Manual

Interfaces Bridging
Digi Connect IT® 16/48 User Guide
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7. Type exit to exit the Admin CLI.
Depending on your device configuration, you may be presented with an Access selection
menu. Type quit to disconnect from the device.
Configure a bridge
Required configuration items
n A name for the bridge.
Bridges are enabled by default.
n Devices to be included in the bridge.
Additional configuration items
n Enable Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
To create a bridge:
WebUI
1. Log into the Connect IT 16/48 WebUI as a user with full Admin access rights.
2. On the menu, click System. Under Configuration, click Device Configuration.
The Configuration window is displayed.
3. Click Network > Bridges.
4. For Add Bridge, type a name for the bridge and click .
5. Bridges are enabled by default. To disable, uncheck Enable.
6. Add devices to the bridge:
a. Click to expand Devices.
b. For Add device, click .
c. Select the Device.
d. Repeat to add additional devices.
Note The MAC address of the bridge is taken from the first available device in the list.
7. (Optional) Enable Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
STP is used when using multiple LANs on the same device, to prevent bridge loops and other
routing conflicts.
a. Click STP.
b. Click Enable.
c. For Forwarding delay, enter the number of seconds that the device will spend in each of
the listening and learning states before the bridge begins forwarding data. The default is 2
seconds.

Digi Connect IT 16 Specifications

General

Brand	Digi
Model	Connect IT 16
Category	Server
Language	English