Spanning tree protocol is an essential function of Ethernet networks, and it provides several useful capabilities when used properly. However, STP can cause havoc when a network carrying live video is ...

If you are considering a network design that has a ring topology and you desire to use Ethernet, then you should first be aware of the issues of using Ethernet with a ring architecture. Ethernet is ...

A simple page with links to a series on STP with a lab This blog post is simply an index page to the recent blog postings about the pros and cons of using a two switch topology to experiment with and ...