GS108T Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
Configuring Switching 4-17
v1.0, December 2007
STP
The Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) provides rapid convergence of the spanning tree by
assigning port roles and by determining the active topology. The RSTP builds upon the
IEEE 802.1D STP protocol to select the switch with the highest switch priority as the root switch.
Reconfiguration of the spanning tree can occur in less than 1 second.

Basic—RSTP Configuration

The Basic RSTP Configuration screen lets you enable RSTP:
1. Select Switching > STP > Basic > RSTP Configuration. A screen similar to the following
displays.
2. Select a radio button to enable or disable RSTP:
•Disable. RSTP is disabled. This is the default setting.
•Enable. RSTP is enabled.
3. Click Apply to confirm any settings changes.

Advanced—RSTP Configuration

In addition to the function of the Basic RSTP Configuration screen, The Advanced RSTP
Configuration screen lets you view and modify the bridge settings:
1. Select Switching > STP > Advanced > RSTP Configuration. A screen similar to the following
displays.
Figure 4-14