Motorola Solutions AP-6511 Access Point System Reference Guide
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5.4.2.5 Overriding a Profile’s Forwarding Database Configuration
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Overriding a Profile’s Network Configuration
A Forwarding Database is used by a bridge to forward or filter packets. The bridge reads the packet’s
destination MAC address and decides to either forward the packet or drop (filter) it. If it’s determined the
destination MAC is on a different network segment, it forwards the packet to the segment. If the destination
MAC is on the same network segment, the packet is dropped (filtered). As nodes transmit packets through
the bridge, the bridge updates its forwarding database with known MAC addresses and their locations on
the network. This information is then used to decide to filter or forward the packet.
This forwarding database assignment can be overridden as needed, but removes the device configuration
from the managed profile that may be shared with other similar device models.
To define or override a profile’s forwarding database configuration:
1. Select Devices from the Configuration tab.
2. Select a target device (by double-clicking it) from amongst those displayed within the Device
Configuration screen.
Devices can also be selected directly from the Device Browser in the lower, left-hand, side of the UI.
3. Select Profile Overrides from the Device menu to expand it into sub menu options.
4. Select Network to expand its sub menu options.
5. Select Forwarding Database.
NOTE: A blue override icon (to the left of a parameter) defines the parameter as having
an override applied. To revert the override back to its original profile setting, select the
override icon to display an Action pop-up. Select the Remove Override checkbox to
revert the override to its original setting for this profile.
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