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GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
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Configuring Switching Settings
v1.0, December 2007
STP
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides tree topography for any arrangement of bridges. STP also 
provides a single path between end stations on a network, eliminating loops. Loops occur when 
alternate routes exist between hosts. Loops in an extended network can cause bridges to forward 
traffic indefinitely, resulting in increased traffic and reducing network efficiency.
The STP menu contains the following options:
Basic
The STP Basic menu contains the following options:
STP Configuration
The Basic STP Configuration screen contains parameters for enabling STP on the device.
To configure STP on the device:
1. Click Switching > STP > Basic > STP Configuration. The Basic STP Configuration screen 
displays:
Figure 4-20