Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series User Manual

How to Configure Protected Ports
Configuring a Protected Port
Before You Begin
Protected ports are not pre-defined. This is the task to configure one.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
enable
2.
configure terminal
3.
interface interface-id
4.
switchport protected
5.
end
6.
show interfaces interface-id switchport
7.
show running-config
8.
copy running-config startup-config
DETAILED STEPS
PurposeCommand or Action
Enables privileged EXEC mode. Enter your
password if prompted.
enable
Example:
Switch> enable
Step 1
Enters the global configuration mode.configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 2
Specifies the interface to be configured, and enter
interface configuration mode.
interface interface-id
Example:
Switch(config)# interface gigabitethernet1/0/1
Step 3
Configures the interface to be a protected port.switchport protected
Example:
Switch(config-if)# switchport protected
Step 4
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How to Configure Protected Ports

Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Specifications

General

Layer	Layer 2
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	Available on some models
RAM	128 MB
Flash Memory	32 MB
MAC Address Table Size	8000
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C (32 to 113°F)
Ports	24 or 48 x 10/100/1000