What does the "encapsulation dot1Q " command do?

Interface

encapsulation dot1Q <vlan>

Tag the subinterface with this VLAN ID. Must match the trunk's allowed VLAN.

Works on: RouterMode: iface

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What does the "encapsulation dot1Q <vlan>" command do?

Tag the subinterface with this VLAN ID. Must match the trunk's allowed VLAN.

More Interface commands

interface <id>ip address <ip> <mask>ip address dhcp no shutdown shutdown description <text>interface Loopback <N>interface <iface>.<sub>

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