User’s Manual of GSD-800S / GSD-802S / GSD-802PS
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Disabled --
The port link is currently down.
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Blocking --
The port is currently blocked and cannot be used to forward traffic
or learn MAC addresses. Blocking is displayed when Classic STP
is enabled.
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Listening --
The port is currently in the listening mode. The port cannot forward
traffic nor can it learn MAC addresses.
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Learning --
The port is currently in the learning mode. The port cannot forward
traffic however it can learn new MAC addresses.
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Forwarding --
The port is currently in the forwarding mode. The port can
forward traffic and learn new MAC addresses.
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Notice:
A port transitions from one state to another as follows:
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From initialization (switch boot) to blocking.
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From blocking to listening or to disabled.
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From listening to learning or to disabled.
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From learning to forwarding or to disabled.
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From forwarding to disabled.
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From disabled to blocking.
