2.5.2 - Force10 Networks

You may then activate RIP or OSPF, used by routers to exchange route information, on top of IP Routing.
RIP is more often used in smaller networks, while OSPF was designed for larger and more complex
topologies.
Then invoke the following commands, assuming that you are still in Interface Config mode after
completing the Layer 2 procedure (see Configuring Physical Interfaces on page 125):
Step Command Syntax Command Mode Purpose
1 ip routing Config Enable routing on the switch.
2 interface unit/slot/
port
3 ip address ip-addr
mask
Config To access the INTERFACE mode for the selected port,
enter the keyword interface followed by the port number
in unit/slot/port format. For example, to enable port 4
on stack member 2, enter interface 2/0/4.
Interface Config Assign an IP address to the port to use for routing.
Enter the key words ip address followed by the IP
address and subnet mask in IPv4 format (A.B.C.D).
4 routing Interface Config Enable routing on the selected interface.
5 exit Interface Config Return to Global Config mode.
6 exit Global Config Access Privileged Exec mode.
7 show ip interface
unit/slot/port
Privileged Exec Inspect the interface to verify the changed settings.
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