Spanning Tree Protocol

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Spanning Tree Protocol
For detailed information see: Understanding STP

This is an option in the Basic Setup screen of the router. One can choose between "enable" and "disable".

STP is a protocol that tries to find the best route to use when multiple routes are available to the same distination. In these cases, mesh networks without STP enabled begin to experience Loopback. The need for STP occurs when your router is being used in a mesh network with multiple WDS-enabled repeaters, or in an adhoc network with multiple adhoc connections.

If your router is not being used in either of the given scenarios, then likely STP is not necessary. Therefore, I personally would recommend that you disable it.

User's of Comcast Cable should always disable this option and leave it disabled, as STP conflicts with the routers DHCP client for the WAN connection. (Comcast Cable Problem Only)