By default, all 3550 acts as a layer-2 switch. In order to provide layer-3 routing, you will have to put on the "ip routing" on the global configuration mode.
Also, All interfaces on the boxes are set as layer-2 switch (no ip address). Thomas wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Hello All: > > Question - By default, out of the box, will a L3 switch simply act as a L2 > switch? > > I am planning to purchase a Cisco 3550-12G, along with other fiber gigabit > ready L2 switches for a LAN upgrade. The current LAN is one huge flat > network with a mixture of hubs and switches. I plan to install the 3550 and > use it simply as a device to connect the different areas. I do not want the > 3550 to act as a L3 switch to start. Is it possible to install this switch > and have it act as a L2 device. I would then later start segmenting and > enabling the L3 functions of the 3550. > > Any other suggested implementation methods? > > This goes along well with my current CCNP switching exam studies, nothing > like a little OJT. > > Thanks, > Tim > > > > > > > Note: This e-mail contains PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL information intended > only for the use of the specific individual or entity named above. If you or > your employer is not the intended recipient of this e-mail or an employee or > agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are > hereby notified that any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this > e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in > error, please immediately delete the message and advise the above by > telephone, email or fax response to this message. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=63435&t=63407 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
