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Cisco 2950 Switch: Remove port from a VLAN

contributed by BWAYCCTY on October 10, 2004 under Cisco switch

Removing a port from a VLAN on a Cisco 2950 switch is a simple operation. Follow the steps in this simple Tech-Recipe.

Configuring a root switch on IOS based Cisco switches

contributed by Headhunter on September 29, 2004 under Cisco switch

When we use spanning tree a root switch is elected but when it comes to troubleshooting a switched network knowing where the root switch is makes it much easier. Another reason for “manually choosing” a root switch is that we can use our most powerfull switch to become the root.

How to optimize VoIP traffic on a Cisco Catalyst 3550

contributed by Headhunter on September 28, 2004 under Cisco switch

How to configure multiple Cisco switch ports at the same time

contributed by Headhunter on under Cisco switch

Using the following command will save you time when configuring multiple ports with the same characteristics.

Configure Cisco switch telnet login and password

contributed by qmchenry on May 27, 2004 under Cisco switch

The ability to telnet into a Cisco switch greatly simplifies remote administration of the device. This recipe describes enabling telnet logins and password protecting them.

View the MAC address table on a Cisco switch

contributed by qmchenry on under Cisco switch

Switches maintain a database of MAC addresses, both manually configured (static) and dynamically learned entries. During troubleshooting, it may be helpful to investigate the entries in the MAC table.

Configure console login password on Cisco switch

contributed by qmchenry on under Cisco switch

Cisco devices allow password protection of console access. This recipe describes configuring the use of a password to protect the console of a Cisco switch.

Layer-3 Switches

contributed by indianboy on February 25, 2004 under Cisco switch

Overview of how it layer-3 switches work. Catalyst Switches are normally used as Layer-3 switches. Thus, the switch can have a SUP engine ,a redundant SUP engine , a RSM module and layer-2 (ethernet or fast ethernet) ports.

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