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Chapter 10 Configuring LAN Ports for Layer 2 Switching
Configuring LAN Interfaces for Layer 2 Switching
Note
Complete the steps in the
“Completing Trunk Configuration” section on page 10-12
after performing the
tasks in this section.
Configuring the Layer 2 Trunk to Use DTP
Note
Complete the steps in the
“Configuring a LAN Port for Layer 2 Switching” section on page 10-7
before
performing the tasks in this section.
To configure the Layer 2 trunk to use DTP, perform this task:
When configuring the Layer 2 trunk to use DTP, note the following information:
•
Required only if the interface is a Layer 2 access port or to specify the trunking mode.
•
See
Table 10-2 on page 10-4
for information about trunking modes.
Note
Complete the steps in the
“Completing Trunk Configuration” section on page 10-12
after performing the
tasks in this section.
Configuring the Layer 2 Trunk Not to Use DTP
Note
Complete the steps in the
“Configuring a LAN Port for Layer 2 Switching” section on page 10-7
before
performing the tasks in this section.
To configure the Layer 2 trunk not to use DTP, perform this task:
When configuring the Layer 2 trunk not to use DTP, note the following information:
•
Before entering the
switchport mode trunk
command, you must configure the encapsulation (see
the
“Configuring the Layer 2 Switching Port as an ISL or 802.1Q Trunk” section on page 10-8
).
Command
Purpose
Router(config-if)#
switchport mode dynamic
{
auto
|
desirable
}
(Optional) Configures the trunk to use DTP.
Router(config-if)#
no switchport mode
Reverts to the default trunk trunking mode (
switchport mode
dynamic desirable
).
Command
Purpose
Step 1
Router(config-if)#
switchport mode trunk
(Optional) Configures the port to trunk unconditionally.
Router(config-if)#
no switchport mode
Reverts to the default trunk trunking mode (
switchport
mode dynamic desirable
).
Step 2
Router(config-if)#
switchport nonegotiate
(Optional) Configures the trunk not to use DTP.
Router(config-if)#
no switchport nonegotiate
Enables DTP on the port.