Linksys SGE2000 Cisco Small Business SFE/SGE2xxx Series Managed Switches Admin - Page 272

Configuring Spanning Tree Defining Multiple Spanning Tree 10 - Auto - Device automatically determines the state. • Point-to-Point Operational Status - Indicates the Point-to-Point operating state. • Activate Protocol Migration Test - Enables a Protocol Migration Test.The test identifies the STP mode of the interface connected to the selected interface. The possible field values are: - Checked - Enable Protocol Migration. - Unchecked - Disable Protocol Migration. STEP 3 Define the relevant fields. STEP 4 Click Apply. The device is updated. Defining Multiple Spanning Tree MSTP provides differing load balancing scenarios. For example, while port A is blocked in one STP instance, the same port is placed in the Forwarding State in another STP instance. The MSTP Properties page contains information for defining global MSTP settings, including region names, MSTP revisions, and maximum hops. The MSTP section contains the following : • Defining MSTP Properties • Defining MSTP Instance to VLAN • Defining MSTP Instance Settings • Defining MSTP Interface Settings Defining MSTP Properties The MSTP Properties Page contains information for defining global MSTP settings, including region names, MSTP revisions, and maximum hops. To define MSTP: Cisco Small Business SFE/SGE Managed Switches Administration Guide 263