Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series, Configuration Manual

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How to Configure Protected Ports
Configuring a Protected Port
Before You Begin
Protected ports are not pre-defined. This is the task to configure one.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. enable
2. configure terminal
3.
interface interface-id
4. switchport protected
5.
end
6.
show interfaces interface-id switchport
7. show running-config
8.
copy running-config startup-config
DETAILED STEPS
Purpose Command or Action
Enables privileged EXEC mode. Enter your
password if prompted. enable
Example:
Switch>
enable
Step 1
Enters the global configuration mode. configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 2
Specifies the interface to be configured, and enter
interface configuration mode. interface interface-id
Example:
Switch(config)#
interface gigabitethernet1/0/1
Step 3
Configures the interface to be a protected port. switchport protected
Example:
Switch(config-if)# switchport protected
Step 4
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How to Configure Protected Ports