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What is RSTP and Rapid PVST+: Exclusive Details

October 26, 2019 By Asad Ijaz

RSTP- IEEE 802.1w is the advanced version of STP, providing faster convergence than CST but holding with the same single...

What is PVST+ – Exclusive Explanation

October 25, 2019 By Asad Ijaz

The original IEEE 802.1D standard spanning tree protocol assumes only one spanning-tree instance for the entire switched network, regardless of...

Explain Types of Spanning-Tree Protocols

October 24, 2019 By Asad Ijaz

Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP) ensures network availability with redundant paths without a loop. Several types of spanning-tree protocols have appeared since...

802.1D Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) Frame Format

October 22, 2019 By Asad Ijaz

The spanning tree algorithm exchanges the Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) to elect the Root Bridge. It is a frame...

Spanning Tree Algorithm – Path Cost Exclusive Details

October 19, 2019 By Asad Ijaz

When a loop occurs in the switched network, the STP uses path cost to resolve the port’s state. Path cost...

Spanning Tree – Root Bridge

October 18, 2019 By Asad Ijaz

Every spanning tree switched network or broadcast domain has a switch designated as the root bridge. It serves as the...

Spanning Tree – Port Roles

October 17, 2019 By Asad Ijaz

IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) use the Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) to decide...

What is Spanning Tree Protocol

October 17, 2019 By Asad Ijaz

In the previous article, I have explained the redundancy. It increases the network availability by protecting the network from a...

What is Network Redundancy? – Exclusive Explanation

October 16, 2019 By Asad Ijaz

Reliability is the quality of a computer network that consistently performs according to its specifications. It has long been considered...