Configuring IEEE 802.1Q and Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling

Configuring Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling

 

Command or Action

Purpose

Step 10

copy running-config startup-config

(Optional) Saves your entries in the configuration file.

 

Example:

 

 

Switch# copy running-config startup-config

 

Related Topics

IEEE 802.1Q Tunneling, on page 124

IEEE 802.1Q Tunneling and Incompatibilities, on page 122

Example: Configuring an IEEE 802.1Q Tunneling Port, on page 143

Configuring Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling

SUMMARY STEPS

1.configure terminal

2.interface interface-id

3.Use one of the following:

•switchport mode access

•switchport mode dot1q-tunnel

4.l2protocol-tunnel [cdp lldp point-to-point stp vtp]

5.l2protocol-tunnel shutdown-threshold [ packet_second_rate_value cdp lldp point-to-point stp vtp]

6.l2protocol-tunnel drop-threshold [ packet_second_rate_value cdp lldp point-to-point stp vtp]

7.exit

8.errdisable recovery cause l2ptguard

9.l2protocol-tunnel cos value

10.end

11.show l2protocol

12.copy running-config startup-config

Catalyst 2960-XR Switch VLAN Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX1

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