Understanding Interface Types - Cisco Catalyst 3550 series Software Configuration Manual

Configuring Interface Characteristics
This chapter describes the types of interfaces on a Catalyst 3550 switch and how to configure them. The
chapter has these sections:
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For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, refer to the switch
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command reference for this release and the online Cisco IOS Interface Command Reference for
Release 12.1.

Understanding Interface Types

This section describes the different types of interfaces supported by the switch with references to
chapters that contain more detailed information about configuring these interface types. The rest of the
chapter describes configuration procedures for physical interface characteristics.
These sections are included:
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Understanding Interface Types, page 10-1
Using the Interface Command, page 10-7
Configuring Ethernet Interfaces, page 10-11
Configuring Layer 3 Interfaces, page 10-18
Monitoring and Maintaining the Interfaces, page 10-19
Port-Based VLANs, page 10-2
Switch Ports, page 10-2
Switch Virtual Interfaces, page 10-4
Routed Ports, page 10-4
EtherChannel Port Groups, page 10-5
Connecting Interfaces, page 10-5
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