Manage Mst Settings - NETGEAR MS510TX User Manual

Manage MST Settings

Use the Spanning Tree MST Configuration page to configure Multiple Spanning Tree (MST)
on the switch.
Configure an MST Instance
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To configure an MST instance:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or
connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch's password in the Password field.
The default password is password.
The System Information page displays.
5. Select Switching > STP > Advanced > MST Configuration.
6. Configure the MST values:
• MST ID. Specify the ID of the MST to create. The valid values for this are 1 to 15.
• Priority. The bridge priority value for the MST. When switches or bridges are running
STP, each is assigned a priority. After exchanging BPDUs, the switch with the lowest
priority value becomes the root bridge. The bridge priority is a multiple of 4096. The
valid range is 0–61440. The default value is 32768.
• VLAN ID. The menu includes all VLANs that are configured on the switch. You can
select VLANs that must be associated with the MST instance or clear VLANs that are
already associated with the MST instance.
7. Click the Add button.
The MST is added.
Smart Managed Pro Switches MS510TX and MS510TXPP
Configure Switching
Access the Switch
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