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The STP Enable check box enables the use of Spanning Tree Protocol. 

Note: Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) eliminates Layer 2 loops in networks, by selectively 
blocking some ports and allowing other ports to forward traffic, based on global (bridge) 
and local (port) parameters you can configure.

The center pane of the IP Configuration tab contains Global Settings. These 
fields apply to all network interfaces. 

Figure 22. IP Global Settings 

Every IP packet with an unknown destination will be forwarded through the 
default gateway IP address. Set this address statically by typing it into the 
Default GW field. It also can be set dynamically from another application such 
as a DHCP client, a PPPoE client, or a PPTP client. 

IP Forwarding all traffic to flow between interfaces even if they are set on 
different subnets. Select the IP forwarding check box to allow the system to 
forward packets from one subnet to another. 

You can set DNS1 and DNS2 addresses statistically by typing them in or they can 
be set dynamically from another application such as a DHCP client, a PPPoE 
client, or a PPTP client. 

The bottom pane of the IP Configuration tab contains Special Action 
Interface Commands used to create and manage network bridges and virtual 
interface commands. 

Figure 23. Special Interface Commands