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A Designated Port is a port on a network switch that is selected as the forwarding port for a specific network segment, allowing data to be efficiently transmitted within that segment.
Designated Port Definition: A Designated Port is a port on a network switch that is selected as the forwarding port for a specific network segment, allowing data to be efficiently transmitted within that segment.
Designated Port: In the context of network security protocols such as Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), the Designated Port is a port chosen to forward data on a specific local area network segment. The Designated Port is responsible for transmitting and receiving data traffic within a network and plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient and reliable communication between network devices, while preventing data loops and network congestion.
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