Cisco HWIC-4ESW and HWIC-D-9ESW EtherSwitch Interface Cards
How to Configure EtherSwitch HWICs
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6.
copy running-config startup-config
DETAILED STEPS
To return to the default setting, use the
no
bridge
bridge-group
hello-time
global configuration
command.
Changing the Forward-Delay Interval
The forward-delay interval is the amount of time spent listening for topology change information after
an interface has been activated for switching and before forwarding actually begins.
Follow the steps below to change the forward-delay interval.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
enable
2.
configure terminal
Command
Purpose
Step 1
enable
Example:
Router> enable
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
•
Enter your password if prompted.
Step 2
configure
terminal
Example:
Router# configure terminal
Enters global configuration mode.
Step 3
bridge
bridge-group
hello-time
seconds
Example:
Router(config-if)# bridge 100
hello-time 5
Specifies the interval between hello BPDUs.
•
For
bridge-group
, specify the bridge group number. The range is 1
to 255.
•
For
seconds
, enter a number from 1 to 10. The default is 2 seconds.
Step 4
end
Example:
Router(config-if)# end
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
Step 5
show running-config
Example:
Router: show running-config
Verifies your entry.
Step 6
copy running-config startup-config
Example:
Router# copy running-config
startup-config
(Optional) Saves your entry in the configuration file.