Contents
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Catalyst 3750 Switch Software Configuration Guide
OL-8550-02
Network Configuration Examples
1-15
Design Concepts for Using the Switch
1-16
Small to Medium-Sized Network Using Catalyst 3750 Switches
1-21
Large Network Using Catalyst 3750 Switches
1-23
Multidwelling Network Using Catalyst 3750 Switches
1-25
Long-Distance, High-Bandwidth Transport Configuration
1-26
Where to Go Next
1-27
C H A P T E R
2
Using the Command-Line Interface
2-1
Understanding Command Modes
2-1
Understanding the Help System
2-3
Understanding Abbreviated Commands
2-4
Understanding no and default Forms of Commands
2-4
Understanding CLI Error Messages
2-5
Using Configuration Logging
2-5
Using Command History
2-6
Changing the Command History Buffer Size
2-6
Recalling Commands
2-6
Disabling the Command History Feature
2-7
Using Editing Features
2-7
Enabling and Disabling Editing Features
2-7
Editing Commands through Keystrokes
2-7
Editing Command Lines that Wrap
2-9
Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands
2-10
Accessing the CLI
2-10
Accessing the CLI through a Console Connection or through Telnet
2-10
C H A P T E R
3
Assigning the Switch IP Address and Default Gateway
3-1
Understanding the Boot Process
3-1
Assigning Switch Information
3-2
Default Switch Information
3-3
Understanding DHCP-Based Autoconfiguration
3-3
DHCP Client Request Process
3-4
