Loopback Interface Commands; Interface Loopback - NETGEAR ProSafe M7100-24X User Manual

Term Definition
Interface
Valid slot and port number separated by forward slashes.
Media Type
"Copper" or "Fiber" for combo port.
STP Mode
Indicate the spanning tree mode of the port.
Physical Mode
Either "Auto" or fixed speed and duplex mode.
Physical Status
The actual speed and duplex mode.
Link Status
Whether the link is Up or Down.
Loop Status
Whether the port is in loop state or not.
Partner Flow
Whether the remote side is using flow control or not.
Control

Loopback Interface Commands

The commands in this section describe how to create, delete, and manage loopback
interfaces. A loopback interface is always expected to be up. This interface can provide the
source address for sent packets and can receive both local and remote packets. The
loopback interface is typically used by routing protocols.
To assign an IP address to the loopback interface, see
IPv6 address to the loopback interface, see

interface loopback

Use this command to enter the Interface Config mode for a loopback interface. The range of
the loopback ID is 0 to 7.
Format
interface loopback <loopback-id>
Mode
Global Config
no interface loopback
This command removes the loopback interface and associated configuration parameters for
the specified loopback interface.
Format
no interface loopback <loopback-id>
Mode
Global Config
ProSafe Managed Switch
ip address
ipv6 address
Switching Commands
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on page 224. To assign an
on page 355.