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6.2.1
Setting the STA
The Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) setting is used to set the method that the SmartSwitch devices
use to decide which is the controller (Root) switch when two or more switches are in parallel. The
available selections are IEEE, DEC, and NONE.
To set the STA, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Type of STA field.
2. Use the SPACE bar to step to the appropriate setting of IEEE, DEC, or NONE.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press ENTER. The message "SAVED OK" displays.
6.2.2
Setting the Age Time Field
To set the Age Time, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Age Time field.
2. Type in the desired Age Time in increments of 10. The available Age Time range is 10 to
1,000,000 seconds with the default value being 300 seconds.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press ENTER. The message "SAVED OK" displays.
6.2.3
Setting (Enabling or Disabling) the Port Status
To set the status of an interface (port), proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field of the port.
2. Use the SPACE bar to toggle to either ENABLED or DISABLED.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press ENTER. The message "SAVED OK" displays.
Switch Configuration Screen
802.1 Configuration Menu Screens
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