Chapter 12. Troubleshooting the LAN Switching Configuration

This chapter covers the following topics:

The primary objective of this chapter is to introduce some useful commands and techniques to help with troubleshooting a Catalyst switch. Some of the more common approaches in troubleshooting a Catalyst switch are examining the software version, checking the hardware to ensure that the device is functioning correctly and within specifications, running various commands to pinpoint the network problem, and, if all else fails, using a analyzer, such as a sniffer, to ...

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