Re: Does MLS (Layer 3 switching) require VLANs? YES [7:63147]

2003-02-17 Thread Jens Neelsen
Hi, a layer3 switch (e.g.3550-EMI) does not have layer3 interfaces. All interfaces (Fastethernet and GigabitEthernet) are layer2 interfaces. They can not have IP addresses. The VLANs are the (virtual) interfaces to the routing engine (=layer3 switch). Layer2 interfaces are grouped into differe

Re: Does MLS (Layer 3 switching) require VLANs? YES [7:63147]

2003-02-17 Thread The Long and Winding Road
""Jens Neelsen"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Hi, > > a layer3 switch (e.g.3550-EMI) does not have layer3 interfaces. > All interfaces (Fastethernet and GigabitEthernet) are layer2 > interfaces. They can not have IP addresses. gentle correction. by entering the

Re: Does MLS (Layer 3 switching) require VLANs? YES [7:63147]

2003-02-17 Thread Bob Sinclair
rom: "Jens Neelsen" To: Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 3:28 PM Subject: Re: Does MLS (Layer 3 switching) require VLANs? YES [7:63147] > Hi, > > a layer3 switch (e.g.3550-EMI) does not have layer3 interfaces. > All interfaces (Fastethernet and GigabitEthernet) are layer2 &g

Re: Does MLS (Layer 3 switching) require VLANs? YES [7:63147]

2003-02-17 Thread Erick B.
comments inline. --- Jens Neelsen wrote: > Hi, > > a layer3 switch (e.g.3550-EMI) does not have layer3 > interfaces. > All interfaces (Fastethernet and GigabitEthernet) > are layer2 > interfaces. They can not have IP addresses. On the 3550, you can have IP addresses on the actual interface if