l Directly add users to the bridge group. User 1 uses this method.
l Use a VLAN to add users to the bridge group. Create a VLAN on a bridge and add users
to the VLAN. Users then connect to the bridge group through the VLANIF interface. User
2 and User 3 use this method.
l Use Ethernet sub-interfaces to add users to the bridge group. This method is used when
flows on a physical interface need to be differentiated using sub-interfaces. User 4 uses this
method.
Figure 9-17 Networking diagram for adding users to bridge groups
RouterB
User 5
Network
RouterA
User 1
User 4
User 2 User 3
VLAN 11
Perform the following steps on the user-side interface of the device.
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
Step 2 Run:
interface interface-type interface-number
The user-side interface view is displayed.
Step 3 Run:
bridge bridge-id
An interface is added to a bridge group.
Huawei AR530&AR550 Series Industrial Switch Routers
Configuration Guide - Ethernet Switching
9 Transparent Bridging Configuration
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