STP/RSTP Tutorial¶
This tutorial demonstrates the operation of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) models in INET, using Ethernet switch networks.
Contents:
- Step 1. The Problem: Broadcast Loops Without STP
- Step 2. Basic STP Operation
- Step 3. Root Bridge Election by Priority
- Step 4. STP Convergence Time
- Step 5. Topology Change with STP: Switch Failure and Recovery
- Step 6. RSTP: Faster Convergence
- Step 7. Topology Change with RSTP: Faster Recovery
- Step 8. Link Reconnect with RSTP
- Conclusion