Thursday, 29 March 2012

Configuring Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces


Configuring Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces 

 

 

DETAILED STEPS


 
Command or Action
Purpose
Step 1 
enable
Example:
Router> enable
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
Enter your password if prompted.
Step 2 
show ip interface brief
Example:
Router# show ip interface brief
Displays a brief status of the interfaces that are configured for IP.
Learn which type of Ethernet interface is on your router: Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet.
Step 3 
configure terminal
Example:
Router# configure terminal
Enters global configuration mode.
Step 4 
interface {fastethernet | gigabitethernet} 0/port
Example:
Router(config)# interface fastethernet 0/1
Example:
Router(config)# interface gigabitethernet 0/0
Specifies the Ethernet interface and enters interface configuration mode.
Note For information on interface numbering, see the quick start guide that shipped with your router.
Step 5 
description string
Example:
Router(config-if)# description FE int to 2nd floor south wing
(Optional) Adds a description to an interface configuration.
The description helps you remember what is attached to this interface. The description can be useful for troubleshooting.
Step 6 
ip address ip-address mask
Example:
Router(config-if)# ip address 172.16.74.3 255.255.255.0
Sets a primary IP address for an interface.
Step 7 
no shutdown
Example:
Router(config-if)# no shutdown
Enables an interface.
Step 8 
end
Example:
Router(config)# end
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
Step 9 
show ip interface brief
Example:
Router# show ip interface brief
Displays a brief status of the interfaces that are configured for IP.
Verify that the Ethernet interfaces are up and configured correctly.

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