Chapter5.Layer 3 Interface Configuration

Chapter 5. Layer 3 Interface Configuration

See the following sections for configuration information about these topics:

• 5-1: Layer 3 Switching Describes the process involved with Layer 3 switching and the switching elements needed to perform Layer 3 switching.

• 5-2: Layer 3 Ethernet Interfaces Explains the steps needed to configure Ethernet interfaces for Layer 3 processing.

• 5-3: Layer 3 EtherChannels Covers the method for configuring multiple interfaces into a single logical channel that can be configured for Layer 3 processing.

• 5-4: WAN Interfaces Describes how to configure Layer 3 WAN interfaces installed in Catalyst 5500 or Catalyst 6500 switches.

• 5-5: Layer 3 Virtual Interfaces Explains how to configure a logical VLAN or BVI to perform Layer 3 processing for members of a VLAN or bridge group.

• 5-6: Routing Tables Explains the basic process for populating and viewing the Layer 3 routing tables.