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5.4.8 Spanning Tree
The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a standardized method (IEEE 802.1D) for avoiding loops in
Ethernet networks. When enable STP function, please ensure only one path at a time is active be-
tween any two nodes on the network. You can enable Spanning Tree Protocol from the Switch setting
advanced item of web interface. We are recommended you to enable STP on whole Switches for
ensures a single active path in the network.
Figure 5-33 WGSD-1020 Spanning Tree Parameters Web Page screen
You can modify new value for STP parameter then click “Apply” button to modify.
Figure 5-34 Configure Spanning Tree Parameters Web Page screen
Please refer to Table 5-1 for the Spanning Tree Parameters detail description.
Parameter Description
Priority Allow changing priority value. A value used to identify the root bridge. The bridge with the
lowest value has the highest priority and is selected as the root. The priority range is 1 to
65535
Max Age, Allow changing the Max Age value. The Max Age range is 6 to 40
Hello Time Allow changing the Hello Time. The Hello Time range is 1 to 10.
Forward Delay
Time
Allow changing the forward delay time. The Forward Delay Time range is 4 to 30.
Table 5-1 Spanning Tree Parameters detail description