Spanning Tree
STP Status
Cisco Small Business SLM Series Smart Switches Administration Guide
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Spanning Tree
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides tree topology for any arrangement of
bridges. STP also provides one 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 device supports the Classic STP Spanning Tree version.
The Spanning Tree configuration options are as follows:
•
STP Status
•
Global STP
•
STP Port Settings
STP Status
The
STP Status
window describes the STP status on the device.
To open the
STP Status
window:
STEP 1
Click Spanning Tree > STP Status. The
STP Status
window appears.
