Enable STP on all switches to ensure your network is protected against loops. Many switch vendors disable STP by default, and some network administrators might also disable it to avoid perceived delays in network traffic, especially when using the legacy 802. 1D version, which has longer convergence times. When a. Enable BPDU Guard on Portfast-Enabled Ports, to Prevent STP from the Effect of Unauthorized Network Devices (such as hubs, switches, and bridging routers) that are Connected to the Ports 9. A Predictable (hardcoded) STP Root and Backup STP Root. The most common reason for disabling spanning tree is that the original 802. 1D Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) goes through a fairly lengthy wait period from the time a port becomes electrically active to when it starts to pass traffic.
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