Switching (VLAN/STP)
switchport access vlan <id>
Place the access port in the given VLAN.
Works on: SwitchMode: iface
Watch out
It does not change the port's mode: on a trunk the VLAN is stored and only applies after 'switchport mode access'.
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Frequently asked
What does the "switchport access vlan <id>" command do?
Place the access port in the given VLAN.
What's the common gotcha with "switchport access vlan <id>"?
It does not change the port's mode: on a trunk the VLAN is stored and only applies after 'switchport mode access'.