Configuring Ethernet Management Port
Additional References
DETAILED STEPS
| Command or Action | Purpose |
Step 1 | configure terminal | Enters global configuration mode. |
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| Switch# configure terminal |
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Step 2 | interface fastethernet0 | Specifies the Ethernet management port in the CLI. |
| Example: |
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| Switch(config)# interface fastethernet0 |
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Step 3 | shutdown |
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Step 4 | no shutdown |
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Step 5 | exit |
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Step 6 | show interfaces fastethernet0 |
| Example: |
| Switch# show interfaces fastethernet0 |
Disables the Ethernet management port.
Enables the Ethernet management port.
Exits interface configuration mode.
Displays the link status.
To find out the link status to the PC, you can monitor the LED for the Ethernet management port. The LED is green (on) when the link is active, and the LED is off when the link is down. The LED is amber when there is a POST failure.
What to Do Next
Proceed to manage or configure your switch using the Ethernet management port. Refer to the Catalyst
Additional References
Related Documents |
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Related Topic | Document Title |
Bootloader configuration | Catalyst |
| Configuration Guide |
| Catalyst |
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