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STP, Basic, STP Configuration
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FS728TP Smart Switch FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual STP Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides tree topography for any arrangement of bridges. STP also provides a single path between end stations on a network, eliminating loops. Loops occur when alternate routes exist between hosts. Loops in an extended network can cause bridges to forward traffic indefinitely, resulting in increased traffic and reducing network efficiency. The STP menu contains the following options: • "Basic" • "Advanced" Basic The STP Basic menu contains the following options: • "STP Configuration" STP Configuration The Basic STP Configuration screen contains parameters for enabling STP on the device. To configure STP on the device: 1. Click Switching > STP > Basic > STP Configuration. The Basic STP Configuration screen displays: Figure 4-16 The Basic STP Configuration screen contains the following fields: 4-22 v1.0, December 2007 Configuring Switching Settings