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Spanning Tree Protocol Explained: STP, RSTP, BPDUs & Root Bridge 2026

October 5, 2026 By corginetwork Leave a comment

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Explained: Root Bridge, BPDUs, Port Roles, RSTP and Layer 2 Loops Redundant links are essential in modern Ethernet networks. If one switch or cable fails, another path should ideally keep users, servers, wireless access points, and…

Router vs Switch: Layer 2 vs Layer 3 Explained

October 5, 2026 By corginetwork Leave a comment

Router vs Switch: Key Differences, Layer 2 vs Layer 3, VLANs and Real Network Examples Routers and switches are two of the most important devices in computer networking, but the traditional explanation—“a switch connects devices while a router connects networks”—is…