2. Bridged Mode WanLink with Virtual Ports/Redirect Devices

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In this test scenario, a LANforge-ICE WanLink is created in Bridged Mode using Redirect Devices to illustrate an example of how to send LANforge-FIRE traffic to yourself through LANforge-ICE. This is useful when physical ports are in short supply and a proof-of-concept test is needed.

1. Setup a Netsmith Connection.

   A: Go to the Status tab and click Netsmith
   B: Right-click inside the Netsmith window and select New Connection
   C: Accept defaults, Auto Create everything and click OK • NOTE:   The new connection consists of two pairs of Redirect Devices, Port 1A, 1B and Port 2A, 2B and a WanLink. The new connection is not created until you click the Apply button in the Netsmith window.
   D: Apply the new connection • NOTE:   The new connection is created and has a Bridged Mode WanLink between Redirect Device ports 1B and 2B which are shown as smaller, green squares (B-Ports) connected by a vertical bar (WanLink).

   • For more information, see the LANforge-GUI User Guide: Virtual Interfaces
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2. Setup the WanLink.

   A: Right-click the WanLink and select Modify WanLink
   B: Verify that the B-side ports of the Redirect Device pairs (rddVR0b and rddVR1b) are configured • NOTE:   Be sure to set the impairment, if any, and transfer rate • Click OK when done
   C: Right-click on the WanLink and select Toggle WanLink to Running (green)

   • For more information, see the LANforge-GUI User Guide: WanLinks (ICE)
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3. Setup the ports.

   A: Right-click port rddVR0 and select Modify Port
   B: Assign an IP address and Network Mask to rddVR0
   C: Right-click port rddVR1 and select Modify Port
   D: Assign an IP address and Network Mask to rddVR1 • NOTE:   As an alternate method to set Network Mask, enter a / followed by the number of mask bits after the IP address. In this case, /24 is equivalent to 255.255.255.0
   E: Select the 'IPv4s' checkbox at the bottom of the Netsmith window to verify port configuration
   F: Go to the Port Mgr tab to verify port configuration • NOTE:   The Bridged Mode WanLink is connected between rddVR0b and rddVR1b which both have 0.0.0.0 IP addresses

   • For more information, see the LANforge-GUI User Guide: Ports (Interfaces)
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4. Create a Layer-3 Connection.

   A: Go to the Layer-3 tab and click Create
   B: The RDD-FIRE connection will use the A-side ports of the Redirect Device pairs • NOTE:   These are the ports rddVR0 and rddVR1 that were assigned IP addresses in step 2
   C: Verify the Layer-3 connection was created

   • For more information, see the LANforge-GUI User Guide: Layer-3 Cross Connects (FIRE)
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5. Run LANforge-FIRE to yourself through LANforge-ICE!

   A: Select the Layer-3 Cross Connect and click Start
   B: Click Display to show the Layer-3 Cross Connect details
   C: Go to the Status tab and click Netsmith to view the graphical representation of the setup
   D: Right-click on the WanLink and select Display WanLink to display the WanLink details

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