Transition Networks SM8TAT2SA - Loop Protection

4-6 Loop Protection
4-6.1 Configuration
Loop Protection is used to detect the presence of traffic. When the switch receives packet’s
(looping detection frame) MAC address the same as oneself from port, Loop Protection is
shown. The port will be locked when it receives the looping Protection frames. If you want to
resume the locked port, find and remove the looping path, then select resume the locked port
and click on “Resume” to turn on the locked ports.
Web Interface
To configure the Loop Protection parameters in the web interface:
1. Click Port Management, Loop Protection, and Configuration.
2. Select “on” to enable port Loop Protection globally.
3. Click the Apply button to save the setting.
4. To cancel the setting, click the Reset button to previously saved values
Figure 4-6.1: The Loop Protection Configuration page
Parameter descriptions:
Global Configuration
Enable Loop Protection: Controls whether loop protections is enabled (as a whole).
Transmission Time: The interval between each loop protection PDU sent on each port. Valid values are
1 to 10 seconds.
Shutdown Time: The period (in seconds) for which a port will be kept disabled in the event of a loop is
detected (and the port action shuts down the port). Valid values are 0 to 604800 seconds (7 days).
A value of zero will keep a port disabled (until next device restart).
Port Configuration
Port: The switch port number of the port.
Enable: Controls whether loop protection is enabled on this switch port.