410 | Chapter 25. Spanning Tree Protocol
ProSafe M4100 and M7100 Managed Switches
Configure Rapid STP (802.1w)
The example is shown as CLI commands and as a Web interface procedure.
CLI: Configure Rapid STP (802.1w)
(Netgear switch) (Config)# spanning-tree
(Netgear switch) (Config)# spanning-tree forceversion 802.1w
(Netgear switch) (Interface 1/0/3)# spanning-tree port mode
Web Interface: Configure Rapid STP (802.1w)
1. Enable 802.1w on the switch:
a. Select Switching > STP > STP Configuration.
A screen similar to the following displays.
b. Enter the following information:
• For Spanning
Tree Admin Mode, select the Enable radio button.
• For Force Protocol V
ersion, select the IEEE 802.1w radio button.
c. Click Apply
.
2. Configure the CST port.
a. Select Switching > STP > CST Port Configuration.