Chapter 5. Layer 3 Interface Configuration

See the following sections for configuration information about these topics:

  • 5-1: Layer 3 Switching— Describes the process involved with Layer 3 switching and the switching elements needed to perform Layer 3 switching.

  • 5-2: Layer 3 Ethernet Interfaces— Explains the steps needed to configure Ethernet interfaces for Layer 3 processing.

  • 5-3: Layer 3 EtherChannels— Covers the method for configuring multiple interfaces into a single logical channel that can be configured for Layer 3 processing.

  • 5-4: WAN Interfaces— Describes how to configure Layer 3 WAN interfaces installed in Catalyst 5500 or Catalyst 6500 switches.

  • 5-5: Layer 3 Virtual Interfaces— Explains how to configure a logical VLAN or BVI to perform ...

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