Reference Guide

26 | CLI Basics
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MULTIPLE SPANNING TREE Mode
Use MULTIPLE SPANNING TREE mode to enable and configure the Multiple Spanning
Tree protocol, as described in Chapter 33, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP).
To enter MULTIPLE SPANNING TREE mode:
1. Verify that you are logged into the CONFIGURATION mode.
2. Enter the protocol spanning-tree mstp command.
You can return to the CONFIGURATION mode by entering the exit command.
PROTOCOL GVRP Mode
Use the PROTOCOL GVRP mode to enable and configure GARP VLAN Registration
Protocol (GVRP), as described in Chapter 18, GARP VLAN Registration (GVRP).
To enter PROTOCOL GVRP mode:
1. Verify that you are logged into the CONFIGURATION mode.
2. Enter the protocol gvrp command syntax.
You can return to the CONFIGURATION mode by entering the exit command.
ROUTER OSPF Mode
Use the ROUTER OSPF mode to configure OSPF, as described in Chapter 37, Open Shortest
Path First (OSPFv2).
To enter ROUTER OSPF mode:
1. Verify that you are logged into the CONFIGURATION mode.
2. Use the router ospf {process-id} command.The prompt changes to include
(conf-router_ospf-id).
You can switch to the INTERFACE mode by using the interface command or you can switch
to the ROUTER RIP mode by using the
router rip command.
ROUTER RIP Mode
Use the ROUTER RIP mode to configure RIP on the C-Series or E-Series, as described in
Chapter 43, Routing Information Protocol (RIP).
To enter ROUTER RIP mode:
1. Verify that you are logged into the CONFIGURATION mode.