System information

Using the System Configuration Program
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Using the Spanning Tree Algorithm
The Spanning Tree Algorithm can be used to detect and disable network loops, and to
provide backup links between switches, bridges or routers. This allows the switch to
interact with other bridging devices (that is, an STA-compliant switch, bridge or router)
in your network to ensure that only one route exists between any two stations on the
network. For a more detailed description of how to use this algorithm, refer to
“Spanning Tree Algorithm” on page 4-1.
Configuring Bridge STA
The following figure and table describe Bridge STA configuration.
< Spanning Tree Configuration Menu >
Spanning Tree Bridge Configuration
Spanning Tree Port Configuration
<Ok>
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Spanning Tree Configuration : STA Bridge Configuration
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Spanning Tree Protocol : ENABLED
Priority : 32768
Hello Time (in seconds) : 2
Max Age (in seconds) : 20
Forward Delay (in seconds) : 15
<APPLY> <OK> <CANCEL>
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Parameter Default Description
Spanning Tree
Protocol
Enabled Enable this parameter to participate in a STA compliant network.
Priority 32,768 Device priority is used in selecting the root device, root port, and
designated port. The device with the highest priority becomes the STA
root device. However, if all devices have the same priority, the device
with the lowest MAC address will then become the root device.
Enter a value from 0 - 65535.
Remember that the lower the numeric value, the higher the priority.