To change the cost of the spanning tree path

The higher the cost, the lower the chance of this port being used in the spanning tree protocol. When possible, give a port a low cost if it is connected to a faster network segment.

1. Open Configure | Port and then click the port (on the device graphic).

2. Click Enable spanning tree, if necessary.

3. Change Path cost.

4. Click Apply and then Close.


Other Procedures

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