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Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services Router Software Configuration Guide
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Configuring Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces

This chapter explains how to configure the Gigabit Ethernet (GE) interface on the Cisco ASR 901 router.
Contents
Configuring the Interface, page 7-1
Setting the Speed and Duplex Mode, page 7-2
Enabling the Interface, page 7-3
Modifying MTU Size on the Interface, page 7-3
MAC Flap Control, page 7-5
Configuring a Combo Port, page 7-6

Configuring the Interface

To configure the GE interface, complete the following steps:
Note In the following procedure, press the Return key after each step unless otherwise noted. At any time,
you can exit the privileged level and return to the user level by entering disable at the Router# prompt.
Command Purpose
Step 1 enable
Example:
Router> enable
Router#
Enters enable mode.
Step 2 configure terminal
Example:
Router# configure terminal
Router(config)#
Enters configuration mode.