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
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
end
Example:
Switch(config)#
end
Step 5
Verifies your entries.
show interfaces interface-id switchport
Example:
Switch#
show interfaces gigabitethernet1/0/1
Step 6
switchport
Verifies your entries.
show running-config
Example:
Switch#
show running-config
Step 7
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Configuring Port-Based Traffic Control
How to Configure Protected Ports