STP Port Settings
To configure Spanning Tree Protocol functions for individual ports, enter the desired information in the
fields on this window (see the descriptions below for assistance) and then click Apply.
The information on the window is described as follows:
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From – Enter the first port to be configured.
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To – Enter the last port to be configured.
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State – The Spanning Tree Protocol state for a selected port can either be Enabled or Disabled.
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Cost (1~65535) – A port cost can be set between 1 and 65535. The lower the cost, the greater
the probability the port will be chosen as the designated port (chosen to forward packets).
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Priority (0~255) – A port priority can be set from 0 to 255. The lower the priority, the greater
the probability the port will be chosen as the root port.
Figure 7-9. STP Port Settings window
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