CCNA: Boost RSTP Operation Beyond Defaults

Learn how to configure Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) on Cisco switches for optimal network design. Understand concepts like Root switch, root port, designated port, forwarding, and blocking to ensure a stable and efficient network topology. Perfect for network engineers and IT professionals.

Chapters
00:00 Start
00:14 Introduction
01:45 RSTP Root Switch Preferences
06:21 Setting Switch Priority
13:51 Setting STP Per-Port Costs
16:37 Identifying STP Roles and States
21:33 Exam Success

Video Vs. the Books:
As with all the videos in this playlist, the content mirrors the scope of content in one section of the Cisco Press CCNA Cert Guides, Volumes 1 and 2. In this case:
- Volume 1
- Chapter 10
- Section 1

Suggested Config Labs

CLAB351: RSTP Configuration 1
https://www.certskills.com/clab351

CLAB352: RSTP Configuration 2
https://www.certskills.com/clab352

Free Play Lab Activity
To do the suggested free play activity, download the Cisco Packet Tracer file at this link: https://files.Certskills.com/virl/cla...


Links – New Books in 2024
Cisco Makes Minor Updates to the CCNA Blueprint (Version 1.1)
Cisco Reveals CCNA 200-301 Version 1....

Major Updates to the CCNA Books
Minor CCNA Blueprint Update, but Majo...

Which Blueprint Should You Pursue? (2024)
Which CCNA Blueprint Should You Pursu...


Product Links
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