In this episode we are going to look at Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Operations. We will be discussing the Steps to a Loop-Free Topology, 1. Elect the Root Bridge, Impact of Default BIDs, Determine the Root Path Cost, 2. Elect the Root Ports, 3. Elect Designated Ports, 4. Elect Alternate (Blocked) Ports, Elect a Root Port from Multiple Equal-Cost Paths, STP Timers and Port States, Operational Details of Each Port State, and Per-VLAN Spanning Tree. Thank you so much for listening to this episode of my series on Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Once again, I’m Kevin and this is KevTechify. Let’s get this adventure started. All my details and contact information can be found on my website, https://KevTechify.com ------------------------------------------------------- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials v2 Episode 5 - STP Concepts Part B - STP Operations Podcast Number: 18 ------------------------------------------------------- Equipment I like. Home Lab ►► https://kit.co/KevTechify/home-lab Networking Tools ►► https://kit.co/KevTechify/networking-tools Studio Equipment ►► https://kit.co/KevTechify/studio-equipment