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Catalyst 3750 Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Network Configuration Examples 1-15
Design Concepts for Using the Switch 1-16
Small to Medium-Sized Network Using Catalyst 3750 Switches 1-21
Large Network Using Catalyst 3750 Switches 1-23
Multidwelling Network Using Catalyst 3750 Switches 1-25
Long-Distance, High-Bandwidth Transport Configuration 1-26
Where to Go Next 1-27
CHAPTER
2 Using the Command-Line Interface 2-1
Understanding Command Modes 2-1
Understanding the Help System 2-3
Understanding Abbreviated Commands 2-4
Understanding no and default Forms of Commands 2-4
Understanding CLI Error Messages 2-5
Using Configuration Logging 2-5
Using Command History 2-6
Changing the Command History Buffer Size 2-6
Recalling Commands 2-6
Disabling the Command History Feature 2-7
Using Editing Features 2-7
Enabling and Disabling Editing Features 2-7
Editing Commands through Keystrokes 2-7
Editing Command Lines that Wrap 2-9
Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands 2-10
Accessing the CLI 2-10
Accessing the CLI through a Console Connection or through Telnet 2-10
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3 Assigning the Switch IP Address and Default Gateway 3-1
Understanding the Boot Process 3-1
Assigning Switch Information 3-2
Default Switch Information 3-3
Understanding DHCP-Based Autoconfiguration 3-3
DHCP Client Request Process 3-4