NETGEAR ProSafe FS728TP Software User Manual page 119

– Blocking – Indicates that the port is currently blocked and cannot forward traffic or
learn MAC addresses. Blocking is displayed when STP is enabled.
– Speed – Indicates the speed at which the port is operating.
– Path Cost – Indicates the port contribution to the root path cost. The path cost is adjusted
to a higher or lower value and is used to forward traffic when a path is re-routed.
– Priority – Priority value of the port. The priority value influences the port choice when a
bridge has two ports connected in a loop. The priority value is between 0 -240. The
priority value is determined in increments of 16.
2. Select Enable in the STP field.
3. Define the fields.
4. Click . STP is enabled on the interface and the device is updated.
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