3Com 3C17300A Implementation Guide - Page 45
How RSTP Differs to STP, STP Example, shows a LAN that has STP enabled. The LAN has three
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How STP Works 45 How RSTP Differs to STP RSTP works in a similar way to STP, but it includes additional information in the BPDUs. This information allows each bridge to confirm that it has taken action to prevent loops from forming when it wants to enable a link to a neighbouring bridge. This allows adjacent bridges connected via point-to-point links to enable a link without having to wait to ensure all other bridges in the network have had time to react to the change. So the main benefit of RSTP is that the configuration decision is made locally rather than network-wide which is why RSTP can carry out automatic configuration and restore a link faster than STP. STP Example Figure 10 shows a LAN that has STP enabled. The LAN has three segments, and each segment is connected using two possible links. Figure 10 Port costs in a network ■ Bridge A has the lowest Bridge Identifier in the network, and has therefore been selected as the Root Bridge.