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How to configure a multi-layer core switch

Optical network knowledge brief Published 14 Oct 2022

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To configure a Cisco multilayer switch, it is important to follow these steps: Step 1: Connect the switch to the power supply and the console port using a console cable. Step 2: Power on the switch and configure the login parameters. Step 3: Configure the switch IP address and. This chapter describes how to configure your network to perform IP Multilayer Switching (MLS). A multilayer switch is an essential device in any business network, enabling communication between different devices and network segments. There are three points we need to remember: By default, the routing capability is not turned on in a Layer 3 switch.

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How to configure a multi-layer core switch

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