To prevent loops, only one switch/bridge on each LAN/VLAN segment is elected
to be the designated bridge/switch, and it usually has the best route to the
root bridge/switch.
More detailed information can be found here:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/473/5.html
Hth,
Ole
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From: Hawthorne, Mike MM [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 5:34 AM
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Subject: Switching [7:16632]
Please can someone explain the role of the designated bridge with regards to
STP
Thanks
Mike
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