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Chapter 5
Spanning Tree Protocol
Spanning Tree
The IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is both a configuration
algorithm and a protocol. When STP is applied to a bridged LAN of arbitrary
topology, it will reduce the topology to a single Spanning Tree. This ensures
that there is only one data route between two end stations and that there are
no data loops.
When you select Bridging from the Main menu, the following screen
appears: