Linksys SRW208 User Manual page 82

WebView Switches
Mode. Indicates the current Spanning Tree mode. The Spanning Tree mode is selected in the Global STP screen.
The possible field values are:
• Classic STP. Indicates that Classic STP is enabled on the device.
• Rapid STP. Indicates that Rapid STP is enabled on the device.
• Multiple STP. Indicates that Multiple STP is enabled on the device.
Fast Link. Indicates if Fast Link is enabled or disabled for the port or LAG. If Fast Link is enabled for a port, the
port is automatically placed in the forwarding state.
Port State. Indicates if RSTP is enabled on the interface.
Point-to-Point Admin Status. Indicates if a point-to-point links are established, or permits the device to
establish a point-to-point link. The possible field values are:
• Auto. Point-to-point links are automatically established by the device.
• Enabled. Enables the device to establish a point-to-point link. To establish communications over a point-
to-point link, the originating PPP first sends Link Control Protocol (LCP) packets to configure and test the
data link. After a link is established and optional facilities are negotiated as needed by the LCP, the
originating PPP sends Network Control Protocols (NCP) packets to select and configure one or more
network layer protocols. When each of the chosen network layer protocols has been configured, packets
from each network layer protocol can be sent over the link. The link remains configured for
communications until explicit LCP or NCP packets close the link, or until some external event occurs. This
is the actual switch port link type. It may differ from the administrative state.
• Disabled. Disables point-to-point link.
Point-to-Point Oper Status. Indicates the Point-to-Point operating state.
To run a migration test, press Activate next to the Activate Protocol Migration Test field. The test sends Link
Control Protocol (LCP) packets to test if a data link is enabled.
Chapter 5: Using the Web-based Utility for Configuration
Spanning Tree Tab - RSTP Port Settings
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