I think he was asking about the Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) feature that allows one to connect a protocol analyzer or RMON probe or other device to one switch port and monitor other ports. This is a switch feature, not a router feature.
Priscilla At 12:40 PM 2/5/02, Tom Martin wrote: >Steven, > >STP is a layer 2 only function and in general it is configured only on >switches. It can be configured on a router if the router is configured to >act as a transparent bridge. More info can be found on Cisco's web site >at: > >http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ssr83/rpc_r/53998.htm > >- Tom > >On Tue, 05 Feb 2002 11:38:32 -0500, Bates, Steven (SIGNAL) wrote: > > > Is it possible to do port spanning on a router, or is this just a layer > > 2 option? > > > > Thanks > > > > Steven Kell Bates > > misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ________________________ Priscilla Oppenheimer http://www.priscilla.com Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=34505&t=34469 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
