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Training Camp • Cybersecurity Glossary
802.1D refers to the original Spanning Tree Protocol, a network protocol that prevents loops in Ethernet networks by blocking redundant paths.
802 1D Definition: 802.1D refers to the original Spanning Tree Protocol, a network protocol that prevents loops in Ethernet networks by blocking redundant paths.
802.1D is a legacy IEEE standard for regulating network bridges and creating loop-free networks. It defines the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to prevent loops in Ethernet networks by dynamically disabling redundant paths while maintaining network resilience.
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