An algorithm that runs in network bridges and switches to prevent loops, in which packets keep going around in circles. In a small network with one or two switches, the spanning tree protocol (STP) ...

In industrial environments, network downtime frequently results in costly delays, production losses, and even potential danger to employees. That's why resiliency is crucial in industrial Ethernet ...

The spanning tree protocol is a key component of today’s Ethernet. Radia Perlman, inventor of the underlying algorithm, recounts how it was first developed. Ethernet today is completely different from ...

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 learn about Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). Part 1: The ...