Tp-Link TL-SL3452 [65/120] Section 9 configuring the spanning tree protocol

Section 9. Conguring the Spanning Tree Protocol

The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides tree topography for any arrangement of bridges. STP also provides a single

path between end stations on a network, eliminating loops. Loops occur when alternate routes exist between hosts. Loops

in an extended network can cause bridges to forward trafc indenitely, resulting in increased trafc and reducing network

efciency.

The TP-Link device supports the following STP versions:

Classic STP — Provides a single path between end stations, avoiding and eliminating loops.

For more information on conguring Classic STP, see Conguring the Classic STP.

Rapid STP — Detects and uses network topologies that provide faster convergence of the spanning tree, without

creating forwarding loops.

For more information on conguring Rapid STP, see Conguring the Rapid STP.

Multiple STP — Provides various load balancing scenarios. For example, if port A is blocked in one STP instance, the

same port can be placed in the Forwarding State in another STP instance.

For more information on conguring Multiple STP, see Conguring the Multiple STP.

This section contains the following topics:

Conguring the Classic STP

Conguring the Rapid STP

Conguring the Multiple STP

9.1 Conguring the Classic STP

This section describes the following topics:

Dening STP Properties

Dening STP Interface Settings

9.1.1 Dening STP Properties

The STP Properties Page contains parameters for enabling STP on the device.

To dene STP properties:

1. Click System > Bridging Info > Spanning Tree > STP

> Properties. The STP Properties Page opens:

Figure 84: STP Properties Page

The STP Properties Page contains the following elds:

Spanning Tree State — Indicates whether STP is

enabled on the device. The possible eld values are:

– Enable — Enables STP on the device.

– Disable — Disables STP on the device.

STP Operation Mode — Species the STP mode that

is enabled on the device. The possible eld values are:

– Classic STP — Enables Classic STP on the device.

This is the default value.

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