Configure Spanning Tree Protocol; Stp Parameter Settings - D-Link DES-3624 Series User Manual

Stackable NWay Ethernet Switch User's Guide
To configure a mirror port, select the Switch, Module, and Port from where you want to copy frames in the
Source fields. Then select the Switch, Module, and Port which receive the copies from the source port in the
Destination fields. The destination (or target) port is where you will connect a monitoring/troubleshooting
device such as a sniffer or an RMON probe.
Note: You cannot mirror a fast port onto a slower port. For example, if you try to mirror the traffic from a
100 Mbps port onto a 10 Mbps port, this can cause throughput problems. The port you are copying
frames from should always support an equal or lower speed than the port to which you are sending
the copies. Also, the target port cannot be a member of a trunk group.

Configure Spanning Tree Protocol

The Spanning Tree Algorithm Parameters can be used for creating alternative paths in your network. The
Protocol Parameters allow you to change the behind the scene parameters of the Spanning Tree Algorithm at
the bridge level. The parameters for this section have been fully explained in the previous chapter. It is
recommended that you read this, as well as the introductory section in the same chapter entitled Spanning
Tree Algorithm, before changing any of the parameters.

STP Parameter Settings

To change the Protocol Parameters:
1. Choose Configure Spanning Tree Protocol from the System Configuration menu. The following
Configure Spanning Tree Protocol menu will be displayed:
Using the Console Interface
Figure 6-16. Port Mirroring Configuration screen
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