Syntax of Interface Range

[buddhaflow]

Hi, I have a Catalyst 2950. I wanted to use the Interface Range function.

However, I couldn't get it to work.

I want to apply to all ports. So I type:

enable

configure terminal

interface range fast FastEthernet 0/0-23

But, it complains..pointing either at the F or the -

What in the world is the problem? Is my syntax incorrect?

Thank you!

Sasha Shepherd

[Peter Paluch · Accepted solution]

Sasha,

The Catalyst 2950 series (and the 3550 as well, I believe) has a limitation in their command parser that requires exactly one whitespace around the dash or comma symbol in the interface range command, e.g.:

interface range fa0/1 - 5

or

interface range fa0/1 , fa0/3 , fa0/10 - 15

I haven't seen this in more recent Catalyst switches. Admittedly, it is annoying.

Best regards,

Peter

[buddhaflow]

Thanks! I had actually tried a space...but I had only tried it with interface range FastEthernet0/1 -5.

interface range fa0/1 - 5 worked