Linux Ethernet Bridging - Apr 2007 - [Bridge] forwarding delay

On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 19:15:47 +0000
P@draigBrady.com wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm using linux 2.4.20 here and noticed that even
> when STP is disabled for a bridge, the forwarding delay
> still takes affect. Is this correct? I.E. Does the
> bridge need to spend time in the "listening" and
> "learning" states when STP isn't used?
> 
> It's an easy work around to set the delay to 0,
> I'm just wondering whether it's a buglet or
> by design.
I think it was a design decision to avoid forwarding data until
some state was acquired.  It is annoying if you don't expect it.

Hi,

I'm using linux 2.4.20 here and noticed that even
when STP is disabled for a bridge, the forwarding delay
still takes affect. Is this correct? I.E. Does the
bridge need to spend time in the "listening" and
"learning" states when STP isn't used?

It's an easy work around to set the delay to 0,
I'm just wondering whether it's a buglet or
by design.

thanks,
P?draig.