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These techniques speed up the spanning-tree protocol and help prevent what ports may send and receive configuration Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs).

Today I’ll offer a pretty comprehensive CCNA-level lab that gives us a backdrop to then discuss Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) in a 2-switch topology.

Spanning tree protocol is an essential function of Ethernet networks, and it provides several useful capabilities when used properly.

Is the Spanning Tree Protocol a thing that is always operating in managed and unmanaged switches? (Even your basic SOHO Linksys or Netgear switch.) ...

The site consists of 10 HP ProCurve 2650 network switches, with pretty much default configurations. I understand that spanning-tree protocol can be enabled to detect and address loops.