2

Click the Configure icon in the row for the interface you want to edit.

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In the Edit RSTP Settings window, select the Enable RSTP check box to enable Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol for this interface. Clear the check box to disable RSTP on this interface.

4

To specify the path cost for the port, type the desired cost value into the Port Path Cost field. If left in auto-mode, the port cost is determined based on link speed. You can also assign an arbitrary cost value or base the cost on guidelines provided by the RSTP or STP specification. The cost is higher for lower bandwidth connections. According to some guidelines, the cost of a 1 Gbps bandwidth connection would be 2, compared to the cost of 100 for a 10 Mbps connection.

5

To specify the port priority, type the desired priority into the Port Priority field. A lower number indicates higher priority. Port priority is important when multiple ports are connected to the same switch and there is a possible loop. The port with the lower priority is blocked.

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Click OK.