6 System Configuration

CLI Commands for STP Settings – If the role of a radio interface is set to Repeater, Bridge or Root Bridge, STP can be enabled on the access point to maintain a valid network topology. To globally enable STP, use the bridge stp enable command from the CLI configuration mode. Then configure the other global STP parameters for the bridge. The path cost and priority for each bridge link can be set using the bridge-linkpath-costand bridge-linkport-prioritycommand from the Wireless Interface configuration mode. The path cost and priority can also be set for the Ethernet port from the Ethernet Interface configuration mode. To view the current STP settings, use the show bridge stp command.

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AP(config)#bridge

stp enable

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AP(config)#bridge

stp forwarding-delay 2500

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AP(config)#bridge

stp hello-time 500

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AP(config)#bridge

stp max-age 4000

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AP(config)#bridge

stp priority 40000

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AP(config)#interface wireless a

 

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AP(if-wireless g)#bridge-link path-cost 2 40

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AP(if-wireless g)#bridge-link port-priority 2 64

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AP(if-wireless g)#exit

 

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AP#show bridge stp

 

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Bridge MAC

 

: 00:30:F1:F0:9A:9C

 

Status

 

: Disabled

 

priority

 

:

32768

 

 

desiginated-root

:

priority = 0, MAC = 00:00:00:00:00:00

 

root-path-cost

:

0

 

 

root-Port-no

:

0

 

 

Hold Time

 

:

0

Seconds

 

Hello Time

 

:

0

Seconds

 

Maximum Age

 

:

0

Seconds

 

Forward Delay

:

0

Seconds

 

bridge Hello Time

:

2

Seconds

 

bridge Maximum Age

:

20

Seconds

 

bridge Forward Delay

:

5

Seconds

 

time-since-top-change: 3168

Seconds

 

topology-change-count:

0

 

 

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AP#

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SMC2552W-G2-17, SMC2552W-G2 specifications

The SMC Networks SMC2552W-G2 and SMC2552W-G2-17 are advanced wireless access points designed for a range of networking environments, offering robust features suited to both home and business applications. These devices are known for their reliable performance, making them a popular choice for those seeking to enhance network connectivity and coverage.

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