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Network Switching - Configuration

The document provides a comprehensive reference for network engineers on VLAN configuration and troubleshooting commands, trunk port setup, STP configuration, MAC address table management, port security, EtherChannel setup, and interface diagnostics. It includes specific commands for each category, along with troubleshooting tips and common commands for network diagnostics. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of verifying configurations and documenting issues for future reference.

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Network Switching - Configuration

The document provides a comprehensive reference for network engineers on VLAN configuration and troubleshooting commands, trunk port setup, STP configuration, MAC address table management, port security, EtherChannel setup, and interface diagnostics. It includes specific commands for each category, along with troubleshooting tips and common commands for network diagnostics. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of verifying configurations and documenting issues for future reference.

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Network Switching - Configuration

& Troubleshooting
Colorful Command Reference for Network Engineers
VLAN Configuration Commands
• `vlan 10` – Create VLAN 10
• `name HR` – Name the VLAN
• `interface range fa0/1 - 5` – Select a range of ports
• `switchport mode access` – Set ports to access mode
• `switchport access vlan 10` – Assign VLAN 10 to ports
• `show vlan brief` – Display VLANs and port assignments
VLAN Troubleshooting Commands
• `show vlan brief` – Verify if VLAN exists
• `show interfaces switchport` – View port VLAN details
• `show running-config` – Verify port VLAN configuration
• `show interface fa0/1 status` – Check port status
Trunk Port Configuration
• `interface fa0/24` – Select trunk port
• `switchport trunk encapsulation dot1q` – Set 802.1Q trunking
• `switchport mode trunk` – Configure port as trunk
• `switchport trunk allowed vlan 10,20` – Allow specific VLANs
Trunk Port Troubleshooting
• `show interfaces trunk` – View trunk interface details
• `show vlan` – Ensure VLANs are active
• `show interfaces fa0/24 switchport` – Check trunk configuration
STP (Spanning Tree Protocol)
Configuration
• `spanning-tree vlan 10 priority 24576` – Set VLAN priority
• `spanning-tree portfast` – Enable fast STP on access ports
• `show spanning-tree` – Display STP information
• `show spanning-tree vlan 10` – STP info for VLAN 10
STP Troubleshooting
• `show spanning-tree detail` – Analyze STP root and roles
• `debug spanning-tree events` – View live STP activity
MAC Address Table Commands
• `show mac address-table` – Display MAC learning table
• `clear mac address-table dynamic` – Clear dynamic MAC entries
Port Security Configuration
• `switchport port-security` – Enable port security on interface
• `switchport port-security maximum 2` – Limit MAC addresses
• `switchport port-security violation shutdown` – Action on violation
• `switchport port-security mac-address sticky` – Sticky MACs
• `show port-security interface fa0/1` – Verify configuration
Port Security Troubleshooting
• `show port-security` – View all secure ports
• `show port-security address` – View learned secure MACs
• `errdisable recovery cause security-violation` – Enable recovery
EtherChannel (L2) Configuration
• `interface range fa0/1 - 2` – Select EtherChannel interfaces
• `channel-group 1 mode active` – Enable LACP
• `show etherchannel summary` – View EtherChannel status
Interface Diagnostics Commands
• `show interfaces fa0/1` – Detailed interface statistics
• `show running-config interface fa0/1` – Config of specific port
• `show ip interface brief` – Summary of all interfaces
Device Discovery (CDP/LLDP)
• `show cdp neighbors` – Cisco Discovery Protocol info
• `show lldp neighbors` – Link Layer Discovery info
Common Troubleshooting
Commands
• `show logging` – Review device logs
• `show version` – Check software/hardware info
• `ping`, `traceroute` – Test network connectivity
• `show arp` – View MAC to IP mappings
Summary for Real-time Use
• Use `show` and `debug` to narrow issues
• Always double-check configurations
• Focus on interfaces first when troubleshooting
• Build internal knowledge by documenting issues & fixes

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