Interface

interface <id>

Enter interface config mode for one port. Names: Gi0/0, Fa0/1, Se0/0/0, Vlan10, Gi0/0.10, Loopback0.

Works on: Router, SwitchMode: config

Example

R1(config)# int gi0/0

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Frequently asked

What does the "interface <id>" command do?

Enter interface config mode for one port. Names: Gi0/0, Fa0/1, Se0/0/0, Vlan10, Gi0/0.10, Loopback0.

Example of "interface <id>"

R1(config)# int gi0/0

More Interface commands

ip address <ip> <mask>ip address dhcp no shutdown shutdown description <text>interface Loopback <N>interface <iface>.<sub>encapsulation dot1Q <vlan>

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