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Moso
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 Configuring a fiber interface
Fiber optic networking, LAN, LAN switching
i did not configure a fiber interface before and i wounder if there is any commands i should know about it before i start my nework? we are planning to extend our LAN and we going to use fiber connectivity between 2 switces Layer 2 . is it a normal configue like for gigabit interface ? ex : configuring the port as trunk to allow the vlans ID ? Many Thanks :)

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ASKED: October 2, 2011  1:37 AM
UPDATED: March 31, 2012  12:53 AM
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The config should be the same as if it was a copper port.
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Thanks for your answer :) i am going to use single mode fiber between 2 cisco switches , do i need to do anything to bring the ports up ? like changing speed ? keep alive commands ? mtu ? and once the ports are up and i have connectivity between the 2 switches the DHCP will be carry to my new LAN with no issues since i am going to use the same range of IP’s at the new LAN .

sorry if my questions sound kinda lame i just didn’t use a fiber before normally i configure Copper ports or serial interfaces at the routers .

Moso
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