What does the "interface vlan " command do?

Switching (VLAN/STP)

interface vlan <id>

Create an SVI — the L3 interface for that VLAN. Lets a multilayer switch route between VLANs.

Works on: SwitchMode: config

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Don't just read it — type interface vlan <id> in a real network simulator in your browser and watch it take effect. No install, no account needed to start.

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Frequently asked

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

Create an SVI — the L3 interface for that VLAN. Lets a multilayer switch route between VLANs.

More Switching (VLAN/STP) commands

vlan <id>switchport mode access switchport access vlan <id>switchport mode trunk switchport trunk allowed vlan <list>switchport trunk native vlan <id>spanning-tree portfast spanning-tree bpduguard enable spanning-tree mode rapid-pvst

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