System information

Configuring the Switch

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RSTP Status Overview

The RSTP Bridge Overview table has one row to display settings for the whole

switch. Hello Time, Maximum Age and Forward Delay are displayed. Topology

shows the switch current state. Root ID indicates the root port ID for the switch.

RSTP Port Status

Shows the detailed RSTP information for each port.

Field Attributes

• Port/Trunk - Port or trunk ID number.

• VLAN ID - VLAN IDs of the port.

• Path Cost - Show the path cost on this port.

• Edge Port -Displays “Yes” when the port is an edge port that connects to an end

station.

• P2p Port - Displays “Yes” when the port link is connected to another STP device.

• Protocol - Show the running protocol, RSTP or STP.

• Port State - Show the current port state, blocking, forwarding, or learning.

Web – Click RSTP, Status.

Figure 3-31 RSTP Status Overview

802.1X

Network switches can provide open and easy access to network resources by

simply attaching a client PC. Although this automatic configuration and access is a

desirable feature, it also allows unauthorized personnel to easily intrude and

possibly gain access to sensitive network data. With IEEE 802.1X (802.1X), access

to all switch ports in a network can be centrally controlled from a server, which

means that authorized users can use the same credentials for authentication from

any point within the network.