Configuring IPX MLS
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Configuring IPX MLS
These sections describe how to configure IPX MLS:
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Note
For information on configuring VLANs on the switch, see
2 Switching."
With Release 12.1(11b)E and later, when you are in configuration mode you can enter EXEC mode-level
Note
commands by entering the do keyword before the EXEC mode-level command.
Enabling IPX MLS Globally
IPX MLS is enabled globally and cannot be disabled.
Enabling IPX MLS on a Layer 3 Interface
To enable IPX MLS on an interface, perform this task:
Command
Step 1
Router(config)# interface {{vlan vlan_ID} |
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{type
slot/port} | {port-channel number}}
Step 2
Router(config-if)# mls ipx
Router(config-if)# no mls ipx
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type = ethernet, fastethernet, gigabitethernet, or tengigabitethernet
This example shows how to enable IPX MLS for Fast Ethernet interface 5/5:
Router(config)# interface fastethernet 5/5
Router(config-if)# mls ipx
Router(config-if)#
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The no ipx routing command purges all IPX MLS cache entries and disables IPX MLS.
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The ipx security interface command disables IPX MLS on the interface.
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In IPX, the two end points of communication negotiate the maximum transmission unit (MTU) to
be used. MTU size is limited by media type.
Enabling IPX MLS Globally, page 20-6
Enabling IPX MLS on a Layer 3 Interface, page 20-6
Configuring the MLS Aging Time, page 20-7
Configuring the Minimum IPX MLS Flow Mask, page 20-8
Chapter 20
Configuring IPX Unicast Layer 3 Switching on Supervisor Engine 1
Chapter 7, "Configuring LAN Ports for Layer
Purpose
Selects the interface to configure.
Enables IPX MLS.
Disables IPX MLS.
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