User guide

Table Of Contents
Chapter 18: Spanning Tree and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocols
284 Section IV: Spanning Tree Protocols
Configuring RSTP
This section contains the following procedures:
”Configuring RSTP Bridge Settings”, next
“Configuring RSTP Port Settings” on page 287
“Displaying RSTP Settings” on page 288
“Resetting RSTP to the Default Settings” on page 291
Caution
The bridge provides default RSTP parameters that are adequate for
most networks. Changing them without prior experience and an
understanding of how RSTP works might have a negative effect on
your network. You should consult the IEEE 802.1w standard before
changing any of the RSTP parameters.
Configuring
RSTP Bridge
Settings
To configure RSTP bridge parameters, perform the following procedure:
1. From the Home page, select Configuration.
2. From the Configuration menu, select the Layer 2 option.
3. Select the Spanning Tree tab.
The Spanning Tree tab is shown in Figure 109 on page 274.
4. Click Configure.