22.Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a network protocol that prevents Layer 2 switching loop and broadcast storms in a Local Area Network (LAN). The diagram below shows three switches in the network that provide redundancy.

1. Explain in detail how the STP algorithm operates in the given topology to prevent loops from happening. You need to identify the root bridge, forwarding ports and blocked ports in your explanation.

2. You have realized that the convergence of Spanning Tree Protocol is slow, and you want to replace it with Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol. By explaining the convergence process of RSTP in the given topology, explain how RSTP can converge faster than STP.

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