User`s guide

D-Link DGS-3324SR Layer 3 Stackable Gigabit Ethernet Switch
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Cost(0=Auto) < 0 >
A Port Cost can be set from 1 to 200000000. The lower the number, the
greater the probability the port will be chosen to forward packets.
Default port cost:
100Mbps port = 200000
Gigabit ports = 20000
Priority <0>
A Port Priority can be from 0 to 240. The lower the number, the greater the
probability the port will be chosen as the Root Port.
Migration <No>
Select Yes or No. Choosing Yes will enable the port to migrate from 802.1d
STP status to 802.1w RSTP status. RSTP can coexist with standard STP,
however the benefits of RSTP are not realized on a port where an 802.1d
network connects to an 802.1w enabled network. Migration should be
enabled (yes) on ports connected to network stations or segments that will
be upgraded to 802.1w RSTP on all or some portion of the segment.
Edge <No>
Select Yes or No. Choosing Yes designates the port as an edge port. Edge
ports cannot create loops, however an edge port can lose edge port status
if a topology change creates a potential for a loop. An edge port normally
should not receive BPDU packets. If a BPDU packet is received it
automatically loses edge port status. No indicates the port does not have
edge port status.
P2P <No>
Select Yes or No. Choosing Yes indicates a point-to-point (p2p) shared
link. These are similar to edge ports however they are restricted in that a
p2p port must operate in full duplex. Like edge ports, p2p ports transition to
a forwarding state rapidly thus benefiting from RSTP.
Click Apply to implement the changes made.
Configuring Forwarding & Filtering
Static Unicast Forwarding
Open the Forwarding & Filtering folder in the Configuration menu and click on the Unicast Forwarding
link. This will open the Setup Static Unicast Forwarding Table, as shown below:
Figure 4- 15. Setup Static Unicast Forwarding Table and Static Unicast Forwarding Table
To add or edit an entry, define the following parameters and then click Add/Modify: