Cisco HWIC-4ESW and HWIC-D-9ESW EtherSwitch Interface Cards
Command or Action
Step 3
interface interface-type
interface-number
Example:
Router(config)# interface
fastethernet 0/3/1
Step 4
bridge bridge-group priority number
Example:
Router(config-if)# bridge 100
priority 4
Step 5
end
Example:
Router(config-if)# end
Step 6
show running-config
Example:
Router# show running-config
Step 7
copy running-config startup-config
Example:
Router# copy running-config
startup-config
Assigning a Path Cost
Each interface has a path cost associated with it. By convention, the path cost is 1000/data rate of the
attached LAN, in Mbps.
Follow the steps below to assign a path cost.
SUMMARY STEPS
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enable
configure terminal
interface interface-type interface-number
bridge-group bridge-group path-cost cost
end
show running-config
copy running-config startup-config
Purpose
Specifies the interface to set the priority, and enters interface
configuration mode.
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Enter the interface type and interface number.
Changes the priority of the bridge.
Enter the bridge-group number and the priority number.
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Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
(Optional) Verifies your entry.
(Optional) Saves your entry in the configuration file.
How to Configure EtherSwitch HWICs
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