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Configuring Interface Characteristics
This chapter defines the types of interfaces on the IE 3010 switch and d escribes how to configure them.
The chapter consists of these sections:
Understanding Interface Types, page 12-1
Using Interface Configuration Mode, page 12-9
Configuring Ethernet Interfaces, page 12-14
Configuring the System MTU, page 12-24
Monitoring and Maintaining the Interfaces, page 12-26
Note For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, see the switch
command reference for this release and the Cisco IOS Interface Command Ref erence, Release 12.2 from
the Cisco.com page under Documentation > Cisco IOS Software > 12.2 Mainline > Command
References.

Understanding Interface Types

This section describes the different types of interfaces supported by the switch with references to
chapters that contain more detailed information about configuring these interface types.
Port-Based VLANs, page 12-2
Switch Ports, page 12-2
EtherChannel Port Groups, page 12-3
Dual-Purpose Uplink Ports, page 12-4
Connecting Interfaces, page 12-9
Connecting Interfaces, page 12-9