3.2.5 - Switch Interface Configuration

Flashcards about switch interface configuration, command modes, and interface settings.

What is User EXEC mode?

A read-only mode with basic troubleshooting commands, indicated by the > prompt.

What is Privileged EXEC mode?

Allows system configuration reporting, status checks, reboots, shutdowns, and backups, activated by the 'enable' command, indicated by the # prompt.

What is Global Configuration mode?

Allows configuration updates, activated by 'configure terminal' from privileged mode, indicated by the (config)# prompt.

How are interfaces identified on a switch?

Type, slot, and port number (e.g., GigabitEthernet 0/2). Stackable switches include a module ID (e.g., GigabitEthernet 3/0/2).

What does auto-negotiation do on a switch port?

Automatically negotiate speed and duplex operation between connected devices.

If auto-negotiation is not being used on a port, what needs to be configured?

Manually configure the speed and duplex to match both devices at each end of the connection.

What does the 'shutdown' command do?

Disables an interface.

What does the 'no shutdown' command do?

Enables an interface.

What does 'switchport mode access' do?

Configures switching mode characteristics. Setting an interface connected to a computer to this is common.

What does 'switchport port-security' do?

Allows configuration of various security mechanisms on a switch port.

What does the command 'interface GigabitEthernet0/1' do from global config mode?

Navigates to the interface configuration mode for GigabitEthernet0/1.

What does the 'do' command do (e.g., 'do copy running-config startup-config')?

Allows running privileged mode commands from within config mode.

What does the 'range' command do?

Configures a range of interfaces simultaneously (e.g., interface range GigabitEthernet0/1-24).