Spanning-Tree Operation

802.1D Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP)

 

 

Use this field to enable spanning tree.

Read-Only Fields

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 5-7. Enabling Spanning-Tree Operation

6.If the remaining STP parameter settings are adequate for your network, go to step 10.

7.Use [Tab] or the arrow keys to select the next parameter you want to change, then type in the new value or press the Space Bar to select a value. (If you need information on STP parameters, press [Enter] to select the Actions line, then press H to get help.)

8.Repeat step 7 for each additional parameter you want to change.

Note: For information on the Mode parameter, see “STP Fast Mode” on page 5-30.

9.When you are finished editing parameters, press [Enter] to return to the

Actions line.

10.Press [S] to save the currently displayed STP parameter settings. You will then see the “Switch Configuration Menu” with an asterisk (*) at the Spanning Tree Operation line, indicating that you must reboot the switch before the Protocol Version change (step 5) takes effect.

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