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IP Address Configuration
Network devices can communicate at the network layer only after they are configured with IP addresses.
- IP Address Overview
The Internet Protocol (IP) is the core protocol in the TCP/IP protocol suite. Devices on different network segments communicate with each other using IP addresses. - IP Addressing Features Supported by the Switch
You can configure a primary IP address and several secondary IP addresses for an interface. - Configuring IP Addresses for Interfaces
To enable network devices to communicate at the network layer, configure interface IP addresses on the network devices. - Configuring an IP Unnumbered Interface
An IP unnumbered interface can borrow the IP address from another interface when the local interface has no IP address. - Configuration Examples
This section provides examples to explain how to configure the primary IP address, secondary IP addresses. - Common Configuration Errors
This section describes common errors that may occur in IP address configuration. Learning this section helps you avoid faults caused incorrect IP address configuration.
