Spanning Tree Configuration Screen; Spanning Tree Configuration - SMC Networks 6608M INT User Manual

CONFIGURATION AND MANAGEMENT

Spanning Tree Configuration

The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is used to detect and disable
network loops and to provide link back-up. It requires certain
parameter settings. The factory default settings (See Figure 4-6)
should be acceptable in most networks. To change the default
settings, proceed as follows:
Priority
Hello Time
Port
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Return to Previous Menu
Use cursor keys to choose item.
Press <CTRL><N> to return to the Main Menu
Figure 4-7. Spanning Tree Configuration Screen
1. Highlight "Spanning Tree Configuration" in the Main
Menu and press <ENTER>. This will access the configura-
tion screen illustrated above.
2. Highlight "Spanning Tree Algorithm" and press <ENTER>
to use the arrow keys to toggle between enabling and
disabling STP. Press <ENTER> again to confirm the choice.
3. Highlight "Priority" and press <ENTER> to input a priority
value (0 to 65535) for the switch. Press <ENTER> again to
confirm the chosen value.
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Spanning Tree Configuration
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Priority
128
128
128
128
128
128
128
128
Take Effect Immediately
Press <ENTER> to confirm choice.
Maximum Message Age
Forward Delay
Path Cost
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Yes
20
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