UP/DOWN Status

danny9797 · ‎11-16-2007

What are the usual issues when an interface (ethernet) is in an UP/DOWN status . DOWN = Protocol. Would it show this status if nothing was plugged in to the ethernet port..

Thanks

bvsnarayana03 · ‎11-16-2007

If it is "ethernet down, line protocol down", then a physical layer problem like cable not connected.

If only protocol is down, then check if this interface on other connecting device is UP, duplex & speed is matching, encapsulation on both ends is same.

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Richard Burts · ‎11-16-2007

BVS

Your response is quite appropriate for a back to back serial connection. But not so much for an Ethernet, which I believe was the focus of the original post.

Dan

For an Ethernet to be up/down could be caused by having nothing plugged into the Ethernet interface, or from a speed mismatch on the connection.

HTH

Rick

HTH

Rick

Wilson Samuel · ‎11-16-2007

Hi,

Just one small point, the above holds true for the Routers (and the HWIC LAN Cards on a router) however if its a catalyst switch the chances are that it will show an "Error-Disabled Stat"

You may refer the following URL for further info:

http://cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk389/tk621/technologies_tech_note09186a00806cd87b.shtml

Regards,

Wilson Samuel

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