Understanding Interface Types - Cisco WS-C2960-24LC-S Software Configuration Manual

Configuring Interface Characteristics
This chapter defines the types of interfaces on the Catalyst 2960 switch and describes how to configure
them.
The chapter consists of these sections:
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For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, see the switch
Note
command reference for this release and the Cisco IOS Interface Command Reference, Release 12.2 from
the Cisco.com page under Documentation > Cisco IOS Software > 12.2 Mainline > Command
References.

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 describe the interface types:
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OL-8603-04
Understanding Interface Types, page 10-1
Using Interface Configuration Mode, page 10-4
Configuring Ethernet Interfaces, page 10-9
Configuring the System MTU, page 10-16
Monitoring and Maintaining the Interfaces, page 10-18
Port-Based VLANs, page 10-2
Switch Ports, page 10-2
EtherChannel Port Groups, page 10-3
Dual-Purpose Uplink Ports, page 10-4
Connecting Interfaces, page 10-4
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