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Glossary Term TCN Topology Change Notification

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What is TCN Topology Change Notification?

TCN (Topology Change Notification) is a message in Spanning Tree Protocol used to inform network devices about changes in the network topology, prompting them to update their forwarding tables accordingly.

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Understanding TCN Topology Change Notification

TCN (Topology Change Notification) is a message sent in a network when there is a change in the network structure that affects the spanning tree topology. It is used in Ethernet networks to inform switches that the topology has changed, prompting them to update their forwarding tables to prevent network loops and maintain optimal traffic flow.

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