--- Devdas Bhagat devdas@dvb.homelinux.org wrote:
Google: Spanning Tree. Homework: State with reasons why the original configuration fails.
Answer: Spanning-Tree Protocol is a link management protocol that provides path redundancy while preventing undesirable loops in the network. Multiple active paths between stations cause loops in the network. If a loop exists in the network topology, the potential exists for duplication of messages. I had a loop in my original configuration. therefore it failed.
For redundancy the spanning tree protocol forces certain redundant data paths in a standby/blocked state.
i do not think tht with existing equipment and layout i wouldbe able to provide such a redundant network.
thanks.
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