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Root Path Cost:
This parameter is used by the STP to determine the best path between
devices. Therefore, lower values should be assigned to ports attached to faster media,
and higher values assigned to ports with slower media. Set the RSTP path cost on the
port. Number between 0 - 200000000. 0 means auto generated path cost.
z
State:
Show the current port state includes designated port, root port or blocked port.
z
Status:
Show the current port status includes forwarding, disable etc…
Loopback Detection Settings
In some condition, the users may incorrectly connect the wrong port and lead the network
loop. The unknown broadcast, multicast may crash the whole network. The Loopback
Detection feature can help you leave the risk.
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