Questions tagged [interface]
For questions about a physical or virtual interface on a network device. For instance: Interface configurations, troubleshooting and security.
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Dell Switch OS does not allow any interface commands
I have recently been tasked to operate a Dell switch and I have to shut down an interface connected to a server.
But the switch OS that it has doesn't allow me to enable/disable the switch ports.
SW1(...
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Adding a new WIC port to Router errors - Packet Tracer
I'm trying a new Fa Port to my router using HWIC-4ESW, for Example the new port is Fa0/1/0, whenever i try to assign in ip to that interface using the command =>
Router(config)# interface fa0/1/0
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Determine what is an uplink on Juniper switch
Given, decent size network, switches are mostly Juniper 10Gbps. The goal is to identify uplink interface with some reliability. SSH and SNMP access, as well as Solar Winds statistics are available. ...
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Cisco control and management plane interfaces
What is the command to display information about the management plane interface?
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A question about WRED in QoS
I understand what WRED is and what goals it aims to achieve during congestion (drop packets, avoid Taildrop and so on).
However, the actual principle of it is quite confusing to me. Consider this ...
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Interface is down/down but internet works
I am managing a network at my company. A patch panel provides connections to the switch, which is connected to the router.
One of the connections on the switch does not display a blinking green light. ...
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Troubleshooting network issues; General inquiry
I work as a junior network admin at an ISP and I would like your help in resolving an issue whose cause is not readily apparent. Rn I am trying to troubleshoot a case where a switch interface randomly ...
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Why Linux answers ARP requests for IPs that belong to different network interfaces? [closed]
My machine has a physical network interface (eno1) and a bunch of virtual network interfaces (e.g. tap0). Each interface has its own IP and their subnets do not overlap.
I noticed that if I perform an ...
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Best Practices for Configuring Port Security on a Layer 2 Switch
How to configure port security on trunk and interfaces
I'm learning about port security and have a few questions. I have a layer 2 switch with interfaces f0/1-22 in access mode to access VLANs, ...
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How To Get Text Wrapped Around In A Note Box In Cisco Packet Tracer?
I am new to Packet Tracer, and I am trying to refresh my CCNA knowledge. I downloaded and installed PT version 8.2.1 which is the latest version by today (04/23/2023). I have been using it for a while ...
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What is "n6" in transparent architecture (NG-RAN)?
Hello everyone!
I study the NG-RAN logical architecture described in TS 38.401, baseline for NTN scenarios.
I have found the picture of transparent architecture, you see below. I can not find a ...
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What issues can rise from web gui config changes then making other changes from the CLI?
I'm using a 9200L Cisco switch
If I make changes in the CLI, then I make changes in the Web interface and vice versa.
Will there be issues down the road with the config file getting corrupt or ...
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Confusion between MDI and MII
Media Dependent Interface
Media Independent Interface
My understanding is 2. is an interface between PHY chip and MAC block on the board. PHY chip can be on the board, or detachable. It is rather PHY ...
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How do devices on a network communicate when they are only connected through a router? [duplicate]
This is in my router's routing table:
Kernel IP routing table
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface
192.168.1.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 U 0 ...
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Why specify the address of the default gateway in the routing table?
I’m struggling to understand the need of specifying the default gateway in the host’s routing table.
When a host is building a frame to be sent, it needs to specify two MAC addresses; one for the ...