Specifications

Cisco HWIC-4ESW and HWIC-D-9ESW EtherSwitch Interface Cards
How to Configure EtherSwitch HWICs
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To return to the default setting, use the bridge-group bridge-group priority number interface
configuration command.
Assigning a Path Cost
Each interface has a path cost associated with it. By convention, the path cost is 1000/data rate of the
attached LAN, in Mbps.
Follow the steps below to assign a path cost.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. enable
2. configure terminal
3. interface interface-id
4. bridge-group bridge-group path-cost cost
5. end
6. show running-config
7. copy running-config startup-config
DETAILED STEPS
Step 6
show running-config
Example:
Router: show running-config
Verifies your entry.
Step 7
copy running-config startup-config
Example:
Router# copy running-config
startup-config
(Optional) Saves your entry in the configuration file.
Command Purpose
Command Purpose
Step 1
enable
Example:
Router> enable
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
• Enter your password if prompted.
Step 2
configure terminal
Example:
Router# configure terminal
Enters global configuration mode.