What is the primary function of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) in network management?
To increase network bandwidth
To prevent network loops
To assign IP addresses to all devices
To encrypt network traffic
The primary function of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is to prevent network loops that can occur in a redundant network topology. By creating a tree structure that spans all switches in a network, STP ensures that there is only one active path between any two network nodes, blocking redundant paths that could create loops. This is crucial because loops in a network can lead to duplicate frames, overwhelming network resources, and leading to broadcast storms which degrade or halt network performance.
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