MSTP protocol simulation experiment based on ENSP

Abstract

Spanning tree protocol is one of the most important protocols for two-layer network devices. It can effectively avoid the broadcasting storm under the condition of multi-switch interconnection, but its working process is It is difficult for students to understand its core principles in the teaching process. This paper takes MSTP as an example, which is the most difficult to understand in spanning tree. Based on a simple case, we use eNSP network simulation software to build the experimental framework, give the configuration process and analysis the captured packets. Through this experiment, students can understand the function of the multi-spanning tree protocol more intuitively, and realize the network traffic load balancing through configuration.