Management; Update Firmware - Buffalo BSL-PS-G2108M User Manual

Chapter 2 Configuration
Operation when
loop detected
Loop removal
method
Recommended
environment

Management

Update Firmware

This is used to download a firmware file and upgrade the firmware.
---> Management > Update Firmware
Loop prevention
This disables the port for a preset
length of time.
After the preset time has elapsed,
the disabled port is enabled.
Manual
Communication can be
performed temporarily while the
port is disabled.
Except when storm control is
enabled, communication cannot
be performed until the loop is
removed.
Small-scale networks
Spanning tree
This automatically blocks
the port and switches the
communication route.
Automatic
Communication is
disconnected while
switching the path.
Large and medium-
scale networks where a
spanning tree is already
set and environments
where you want to
completely prevent loops
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