How to configure a Layer 3 switch as a router in 3 easy steps. The order these are performed should not matter. Setup the interfaces int f1/0/1 no switchport ip address 10.10.10.1 255.255.255.0 no shutdown int f1/0/2 no switchport ip address 10.10.20.1 255.255.255.0 no shutdown Enable routing ip routing Configure any additional routes or ..
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Configuring Speed and Duplex By default both Speed and Duplex are set to “Auto” Auto-detect Speed works every time. Auto-detect Duplex can fail if both the switch and the device are set to auto detect. DUPLEX MISMATCH: duplex mismatch discovered on FastEthernet 0/1 (not half duplex), with AccessServer Ethernet (half duplex). You will only see ..
Setting up Port Security Port security is a way to lock down what devices can plug into your switch, or how many devices can plug in. This prevents users from putting switches on their own lines. It is possible to use a specific MAC address and if a new device is plugged in, it will ..
Configuring Passwords on a Cisco Switch The first time you attempt to Telnet, you will be denied because no passwords have been set. Passwords must be set via the terminal: Sw1>enable Sw1#conf t Sw1(config)#enable password PassWord Test the new password by exiting back to User Mode, then attempt to enter Privilege mode. Sw1(config)#exit Sw1#disable Sw1>enable ..
Understanding the Physical Indicators System – System Status. As it powers on, it will blink green. Will turn solid green upon completion. RPS – Redundant Power Supply. If installed, this will glow green. STAT – Default Mode. Show status of port. On (flicker) with signal. Util – Utilization. All lights work together to show full ..
The Problem with Shared CSMA/CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access / Collision Detection Hubs and Switches perform the same function, but are significantly different. Hubs send all incoming signals to all connected PCs. Hubs work at the Physical Layer, sees the signal and sends it out. Hub Speeds are very fast – Wire Speed. No difference ..
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