How to Configure EtherSwitch HWICs
Ports do not support Dynamic Trunk Protocol (DTP). Ensure that the neighboring switch is set to a mode
Note
that will not send DTP.
Configuring a Fast Ethernet Interface as Layer 2 Access
Follow these steps below to configure a Fast Ethernet interface as Layer 2 access.
SUMMARY STEPS
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DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
enable
Example:
Router> enable
Step 2
configure terminal
Example:
Router# configure terminal
Step 3
interface fastethernet interface-id
Example:
Router(config)# interface fastethernet 0/1/0
Step 4
shutdown
Example:
Router(config-if)# shutdown
Step 5
switchport mode access
Example:
Router(config-if)# switchport mode access
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enable
configure terminal
interface fastethernet interface-id
shutdown
switchport mode access
switchport access vlan vlan-number
no shutdown
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Cisco HWIC-4ESW and HWIC-D-9ESW EtherSwitch Interface Cards
Purpose
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
Enter your password if prompted.
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Enters global configuration mode.
Selects the interface to be configured and enters interface
configuration mode.
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Enter the interface number.
(Optional) Shuts down the interface to prevent traffic flow
until configuration is complete.
Configures the interface as a Layer 2 access.