
ATM DXI Features and Implementation Notes
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Before you configure hybrid access on your router, carefully evaluate the types of
routers you are connecting in your network. For example, combining Series 7
routers running in group access bridge mode with Series 7 or higher routers
running in hybrid access mode may cause broadcasting or spanning tree problems.
If you plan to configure such a network, contact the Bay Networks Technical
Response Center.
Using Hybrid Access for Transparent Bridging
In Figure 2-7, traffic bridges between Site A and Site B. The bridge (Router 1)
runs on the ATM DXI network interface, and its configuration has the PVCs
defined for group access mode.
Figure 2-7. Example of a Bridged Network
In Figure 2-7, the bridge receives data from Site A. If the bridge does not
recognize the destination address, it tries to direct traffic through another bridge
port. However, with group access mode configured, the ATM bridge port views
the paths to Site A and Site B as the same path. Because the bridge does not send
out data on the same bridge port from which it just received it, the bridge does not
direct the data to Site B. In this example, you need to use hybrid access mode.
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D
Router 1
B
A
Bridge port sees one
path to Sites A and B
Router 2
Router 3
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Network
Site A Site B
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