Configuring the Switch
Configuring the Switch
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
| Using the Switch Console To Configure STP |
| In most cases, the default STP parameter settings are adequate. In cases where |
| they are not, use this procedure to make configuration changes. |
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C a u t i o n | If you enable STP, it is recommended that you leave the remainder of the STP |
| parameter settings at their default values until you have had an opportunity |
| to evaluate STP performance in your network. Because incorrect STP settings |
| can adversely affect network performance, you should avoid making changes |
| without having a strong understanding of how STP operates. To learn the |
| details of STP operation, refer to the IEEE 802.1d standard. For an overview, |
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To Access STP:
1.From the Main Menu, select:
3.Switch Configuration . . .4.Spanning Tree Operation2.Press [E] (for Edit) to highlight the Spanning Tree Enabled parameter.
3.Press the Space bar to select Yes.