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The Spanning Tree Protocol was developed to prevent broadcast loops when multiple switches are used on a network. This video also shows you how to create switching loops (broadcast storm).
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Topics Include:
Intro: 00:00
Switches & broadcasts: 00:29
Broadcast loops: 01:36
How STP works: 03:18
BPDU & root bridge: 03:49
Root ports: 05:15
Blocked ports: 07:34
Development and history: 08:31
Broadcast storm demonstration: 09:10