Quick C2924XL EN Question

[IllegalOperation]

Although I am currently Cisco guru-less, I still find my answers on their website. However, this question seems to escape my findings...

I created a VLAN (VLAN 2) as someone would normally do. However, in the running configuration (and show interface) VLAN 2 is listed as administratively down. The "no shut" command under config terminal does not seem to work (it accepts the command, but doesnt make any changes), so I am obviously missing something dumb here. Interface 0/23 is assigned to VLAN 2, and there is currently a link light on the port. VLAN 2 also has a current status of active. However, 0/23 it is not passing traffic (because VLAN 2 is admin down). Can someone enlighten me as to how to get VLAN 2 administratively UP? Appreciated.

 

[rburke]

Is the fa0/23 port Admin up? I might be worth checking out.

Burke

 

[IllegalOperation]

Yes, Fa0/23 is admin up - and like I said there is a link light when I plug a device to it. The only thing I can think of is that I shut down spanning tree for both VLAN 1 and 2. Anyone ever come across having VLAN 2 admin down before?

 

[kurttorok]

What switch is this? Chances are I'm thinking it's a Layer 2 switch only. If that's the case then you can only have one VLAN interface up and running on the switch which is used only for Management purposes. The other VLAN will always be Administratively down unless you shut the existing VLAN down and turn the new one up.

Sounds like you need a VLAN router (Layer 3 switch).

 

[byteya]

Did you figure this out yet?

Like kurttorok said, with a 2924 you can only have one VLAN for management VLAN.

To create a vlan on the switch, type
vlan database
vlan 2 ......... (to create)
exit

now you can assign ports to this vlan. *J*

 

[IllegalOperation]

Ya I got it guys, thanks. Talk about idiocy, I thought a layer 2 switch was able to operate multiple VLANs. What is even more funny is I have a CCNA certification. Seems like I should send it back to them. But then again, I do not recall anywhere in my training (books, class, etc) where it said VLANs can not operate over the second layer. Oh well, its been a while I suppose. Once again thanks for the info...