Siemens SCALANCE W788-1PRO Operating Instructions Manual page 194

Configuration Using Web Based Management and the Command Line Interface
(R apid) Spanning Tree Configuration
The parameters used for the (Rapid) Spanning Tree protocol are displayed in the
(Rapid) Spanning Tree Properties menu.
If necessary, modify the following parameters to specify how the (rapid) spanning
tree algorithm operates:
Enable (R)STP Check Box
Select the Enable Spanning Tree check box if you want to use the (rapid)
spanning tree algorithm. If the check mark is not set, all ports are
automatically in the 'Forwarding' status.
Version list box
The version decides whether the Rapid Spanning Tree protocol (RSTP) is
used or whether the device is operated in compatibility mode of the
Spanning Tree protocol (STP).
Bridge Priority text box
The identification of the most efficient connection is always related to the
root bridge, a network component that can be considered as a root element
of a tree-like network structure. With the Bridge Priority parameter, you can
influence the selection of the root bridge.
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