LAN-management
Settings for the structure of the complete LAN, including remote networks connected via wireless bridges (Point-to-Point-Connection, Bridge). The transfer within this network is realized via MAC addresses, i.e. on layer 2 of the OSI model. IP routing does not take place between the coupled networks; they are regarded as a single network.
When coupling subnetworks, ensure that packets always take one path through the network to avoid packet duplicates or even loops. The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) prevents two simultaneously active paths between source and target devices and thus ensures reliable data communication within the network. Information on the status of the LANCOM device within the STP-controlled network can be found in several LAN management tables.
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