Catalyst 2900XL VLAN setup

[mylchreest]

When I try to create VLANs using the "vlan" command in global config mode the switch comes back with "unrecognized command",any ideas

C2900XL Boot Loader (C2900-HBOOT-M) Version 12.0(5.2)XU, MAINTENANCE INTERIM SOF
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Compiled Mon 17-Jul-00 18:19 by ayounes
starting...
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flashfs[0]: flashfs fsck took 6 seconds.
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Compiled Mon 17-Jul-00 17:35 by ayounes
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Initializing C2900XL flash...
flashfs[1]: 109 files, 3 directories
flashfs[1]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[1]: Total bytes: 3612672
flashfs[1]: Bytes used: 2778112
flashfs[1]: Bytes available: 834560
flashfs[1]: flashfs fsck took 7 seconds.
flashfs[1]: Initialization complete.
...done Initializing C2900XL flash.
C2900XL POST: System Board Test: Passed
C2900XL POST: Daughter Card Test: Passed
C2900XL POST: CPU Buffer Test: Passed
C2900XL POST: CPU Notify RAM Test: Passed
C2900XL POST: CPU Interface Test: Passed
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C2900XL POST: Configuring Switch Parameters: Passed
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cisco WS-C2924-XL (PowerPC403GA) processor (revision 0x11) with 8192K/1024K byte
s of memory.
Processor board ID FOC0522Z0FN, with hardware revision 0x01
Last reset from power-on

Processor is running Enterprise Edition Software
Cluster command switch capable
Cluster member switch capable
24 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)

32K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Base ethernet MAC Address: 00:06:28:B4:68:40
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Motherboard revision number: C0
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TERIM SOFTWARE
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Compiled Mon 17-Jul-00 17:35 by ayounes

 

[mrmonday]

Did you type anything after VLAN? If not, you can/should start in one of two ways: Type a question mark ? to get a list of options or enter vlan #, where # is the vlan numeric ID. You can create multiple vlans but each must have a numeric assignment within the range for that switch. You also have the option of adding a name which might simplify tracking of new vlans-similar to the "description command" used on a router interface.

 

[mylchreest]

Problem sorted, I have to enter the command switch#vlan database<cr> followed by switch(vlan)# vlan 2 (to add a second VLAN), maybe I've got a cheap Korean version of the IOS (or is it a change in the latest 12.0, I'm new to all this), thanks anyway.

 

[mylchreest]

Problem not sorted, I've created my second VLAN but can't find a way to assign ports to it, any ideas (no options available in config-if mode)

 

[mrmonday]

Remember to use ? either at the prompt or after typing a command (hit the spacebar once after the command before typing the ?) You will see a list of options if your syntax was correct. Have you assigned an IP address to this switch? If so you should be able to access it through your browser. How are you currently connected-through the console port possibly?

 

[mylchreest]

Connected through console and telnet, IP address assigned, can be accessed through browser but still haven't stumbled on the answer

 

[pplewis]

Have you tired, for example:

interface fastethernet 0/1
switcport access vlan 20

 

[mylchreest]

Thanks very much for that, quite obvious when you think about it.

 

[mrmonday]

pplewis is right...select the interface to assign each vlan to a particular port. The command I'm familiar with is vlan-membership [static or dynamic] vlan#. From privilevged mode use show vlan (or show vlan# for a specific vlan) to see which switch ports have been associated with the vlan.