TP-Link TL-SG3109 manual Configuring the Classic STP, Defining STP Properties, STP Properties Page

Models: TL-SG3109 TL-SL3428 TL-SL3452

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Section 9. Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol

Section 9. Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol

The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides tree topography for any arrangement of bridges. STP also provides a single path between end stations on a network, eliminating loops. Loops occur when alternate routes exist between hosts. Loops in an extended network can cause bridges to forward traffic indefinitely, resulting in increased traffic and reducing network efficiency.

The TP-Link device supports the following STP versions:

Classic STP — Provides a single path between end stations, avoiding and eliminating loops. For more information on configuring Classic STP, see Configuring the Classic STP.

Rapid STP — Detects and uses network topologies that provide faster convergence of the spanning tree, without creating forwarding loops.

For more information on configuring Rapid STP, see Configuring the Rapid STP.

Multiple STP — Provides various load balancing scenarios. For example, if port A is blocked in one STP instance, the same port can be placed in the Forwarding State in another STP instance.

For more information on configuring Multiple STP, see Configuring the Multiple STP.

This section contains the following topics:

Configuring the Classic STP

Configuring the Rapid STP

Configuring the Multiple STP

9.1 Configuring the Classic STP

This section describes the following topics:

Defining STP Properties

Defining STP Interface Settings

9.1.1 Defining STP Properties

The STP Properties Page contains parameters for enabling STP on the device.

To define STP properties:

1.Click System > Bridging Info > Spanning Tree > STP

>Properties. The STP Properties Page opens:
Figure 84: STP Properties Page

The STP Properties Page contains the following fields:

Spanning Tree State — Indicates whether STP is enabled on the device. The possible field values are:

Enable — Enables STP on the device.

Disable — Disables STP on the device.

STP Operation Mode — Specifies the STP mode that is enabled on the device. The possible field values are:

Classic STP — Enables Classic STP on the device. This is the default value.

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TP-Link TL-SG3109, TL-SL3452 Configuring the Classic STP, Defining STP Properties, Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol