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5.7.2 Using the Bridge Menu
The Bridge menu is used to configure settings for the Spanning Tree Algorithm, as well as the global
bridge settings for GMRP (GARP Multicast Registration Protocol) and GVRP (GARP VLAN Registration
Protocol), traffic classes priority threshold, and address aging time.
The Spanning Tree Algorithm can be used to detect and disable network loops, and to provide backup
links between switches, bridges or routers. This allows the switch to interact with other bridging devices
(that is, an STA-compliant switch, bridge or router) in your network to ensure that only one route exists
between any two stations on the network, and provide backup links that automatically take over when a
primary link goes down. For a more detailed description of how to use this algorithm, refer to “6.1.3
Spanning Tree Algorithm”.
Menu Description
Bridge Configuration Contains global bridge settings for STA (including bridge priority, hello time,
forward delay, maximum message age), GMRP, GVRP, traffic class priority
threshold, and address aging time.
STA Port
Configuration
Contains STA settings for individual ports, including port priority, path cost, and fast
forwarding
5.7.2.1 Configuring Global Bridge Settings
The following figure and table describe bridge configuration for STA, GMRP, GVRP, priority threshold,
and address aging time.
Parameter Default Description
Spanning Tree Enabled Enable this parameter to participate in a STA compliant network.
Bridge Priority 32,768 Bridge priority is used in selecting the root device, root port, and
designated port. The device with the highest priority becomes the STA
root device. However, if all devices have the same priority, the device