Summary

The basic IOS configuration commands for each LAN and WAN protocol discussed in this chapter are summarized in Table 3-2 and in the following list. Now that you understand the LAN and WAN technologies that operate on the data link layer of the OSI reference model, we move on to discussing the network layer and configuring the Cisco IOS devices for the Internet Protocol (IP).

  • The interface major command is used to identify an interface by name and to begin configuring it. Naming conventions exist for fixed devices, devices with interchangeable interface cards, and devices with VIP cards.

  • Adding a description of each interface with the description subcommand is recommended for efficient administration and record keeping. The description ...

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