Rstp (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol ) Menu; Rstp System - Configuration - Waters Network Systems GSM2109-1009-8PoE Operating Manual

5.24

RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol ) Menu

The Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) is an evolution of the Spanning Tree Protocol
and provides faster spanning tree convergence once a topology change has been made.
This switch supports both STP and RSTP. The switch will auto detect the connected
device that is running STP or RSTP protocol.
5.24.1

RSTP System - Configuration

1. Spanning tree information about the Root Bridge can be viewed here.
2. Use this menu option to modify RSTP state. Remember to use the apply button to
save the configuration. The following lists information about spanning tree settings.
RSTP mode – RSTP must enabled before RSTP functions can be configured.
RSTP is disabled by default.
Priority (0-61440) - a value used to identify the root bridge. The bridge with the
lowest value has the highest priority and is selected as the root. If you change the
value, you must reboot the switch to assign the new path priority number. The
value must be multiple of 4096 according to the protocol standard rule.
Max Age (6-40) - the number of seconds a bridge waits without receiving STP
configuration messages before attempting a reconfiguration. Enter a value
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Figure 5.29 – Group Configuration Screen
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