This tutorial will introduce the basic commands for configuring a switch, including setting the IP address, creating VLANs, and configuring ports. Whether the configuration deployment of a switch is completed all at once or done in phases, the basic switch settings must first be configured. It allows you to configure, customize, and use Cisco devices as needed. It is responsible for filtering and forwarding the packets between LAN segments based on the MAC address. Configuring a Cisco switch is a fundamental task for network administrators, as it lays the groundwork for. Because Cisco is so common, and its IOS-style CLI is used on more than just Cisco switches, we'll focus on command-line configuration of Cisco switches running 15. But you'll be able to use what we cover here in lots of different environments.