Siemens SCALANCE XB-200 - Broadcast

Configuring with Web Based Management
5.5 The "Layer 2" menu
SCALANCE XB-200 Web Based Management
Configuration Manual, 04/2015, C79000-G8976-C360-02
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5.5.14
Broadcast
Blocking the forwarding of broadcast frames
On this page, you can block the forwarding of broadcast frames for individual ports.
Note
Some communication protocols wor
k only with the support of broadcast. In these cases,
blocking can lead to loss of data communication. Block broadcast only when you are sure
that you do not need it.
Description of the displayed boxes
Table 1 has the following columns:
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1st column
Shows that the settings are valid for all ports of table 2.
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Setting
Select the setting from the drop-down list. You have the following setting options:
– enabled
The blocking of broadcast frames is enabled.
– disabled
The blocking of broadcast frames is disabled.
– No Change
Table 2 remains unchanged.
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Copy to Table
If you click the button, the setting is adopted for all ports of table 2.