Command Reference Guide HDLC Command Set
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ip address <address> <mask> secondary
Use the ip address command to define an IP address on the specified interface. Use the optional
secondary keyword to define a secondary IP address. Use the no form of this command to remove a
configured IP address.
Syntax Description
<address> Defines the IP address for the interface in dotted decimal notation (for example:
192.22.73.101).
<mask> Specifies the subnet mask that corresponds to the listed IP address.
secondary
Optional. Keyword used to configure a secondary IP address for the specified
interface.
Default Values
By default, there are no assigned IP addresses.
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000R, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and Total Access 900 Series
units.
Command History
Release 9.1 Command was introduced
Functional Notes
Use secondary IP addresses to allow dual subnets on a single interface (when you need more IP
addresses than the pri mary subne t can provid e). When using se condary IP addresses, avoid routing loop s
by verifying that all de vice s on the net w ork seg m ent are configured with secondary IP addresses on the
secondary subnet.
Usage Examples
The following example configures a secondary IP address of 192.22.72.101/30:
(config)#hdlc 1
(config-hdlc 1)#ip address 192.22.72.101 255.255.255.252 secondary