From dc565ab2ff86291999f50a5d7d2f7769b11009b4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ben Sanders Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2025 07:30:04 -0500 Subject: added some chatgpt notes and some of my own --- 2.0 Network Access/spanning-tree-protocol-notes.md | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) create mode 100644 2.0 Network Access/spanning-tree-protocol-notes.md (limited to '2.0 Network Access/spanning-tree-protocol-notes.md') diff --git a/2.0 Network Access/spanning-tree-protocol-notes.md b/2.0 Network Access/spanning-tree-protocol-notes.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5d471ab --- /dev/null +++ b/2.0 Network Access/spanning-tree-protocol-notes.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) Notes + +* Classic Spanning Tree Protocol is IEEE 802.1D +* Switches from ALL vendors run STP by default +* STP prevents Layer 2 loops by placing redundant ports in a blocking state, essentially disabling the interface +* These interfaces act as backups that can enter a forwarding state if an active interface fails -- cgit v1.2.3