Dimension ES-2008 Ethernet Switch

10.2 Activating Spanning Tree Protocol

Use the Switch Configuration screen to activate STP on the switch.

Step 1. Click Administrator, Switch Configuration and then the Advanced tab. Step 2. Select the Enable STP Protocol check box under Protocol Enable Settings:.

Figure 10-1 Activating STP

Step 3. Click Apply to save the changes.

10.3 Configuring Spanning Tree Parameters

To configure STP on the switch, click Administrator and then Spanning Tree.

Figure 10-2 Configure Spanning Tree Parameters

The following table describes the related fields to configure on a global basis (for the entire switch).

Table 10-2 Configure STP Parameter

FIELD

DESCRIPTION

EXAMPLE

 

 

 

Priority

To set the priority of this switch in a spanning tree, enter a

32768

 

number between 1 and 65535.

 

 

A higher value indicates a lower priority; thus 0 means the

 

 

highest priority. The default is 32768.

 

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Spanning Tree Protocol