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5.7.8
Jumbo Frame
Jumbo frames are frames larger than the standard Ethernet frame size of 1518 bytes. The Jumbo Frame
function allows the configuration of Ethernet frame size.
To access this page, click L2 Switching > Jumbo Frame.
Figure 5.35 L2 Switching > Jumbo Frame
The following table describes the items in the previous figure.
Item
Description
Jumbo Frames
(Bytes)
Enter the variable in bytes (1518 to 9216) to define the jumbo frame size.
Apply
Click Apply to save the values and update the screen.
The ensuing table for Jumbo Frame Config settings are informational only: Jumbo Frame (Bytes).
5.7.9
Spanning Tree
The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a network protocol to ensure loop-free topology for any bridged Ether-
net local area network.
5.7.9.1
STP Global Settings
The STP Global Settings page allows you to set the STP status, select the configuration for a BPDU packet,
choose the path overhead, force version and set the configuration revision range.
To access this page, click L2 Switching > Spanning Tree > STP Global Settings.
Figure 5.36 L2 Switching > Spanning Tree > STP Global Settings
The following table describes the items in the previous figure.
Item
Description
Enabled
Click the radio-button to enable or disable the STP status.
BPDU Forward
Select flooding or filtering to designate the type of BPDU packet.
PathCost Method
Select short or long to define the method of used for path cost calculations.
