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N4N014: Spanning Tree Part 2 – Root Bridge, Edge Port, Forwarding and Blocking

N Is For Networking

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Understanding Edge Ports in Spanning Tree Protocols

This chapter explores the role and significance of edge ports within network configurations, clarifying their distinctions from root ports and standard ports. It emphasizes the importance of link bundling, discusses control protocols like LACP, and encourages hands-on experimentation with switches to deepen understanding of network topologies.

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