This book describes the basic commands that can be used on different types of interfaces. These commands correspond to the interface configuration tasks included in the Cisco IOS configuration guides. Refer to the configuration guide indicated here for configuration guidelines:
For information about this type of interface . . .
Refer to this publication . . .
General interface
"Interface Configuration Overview" chapter in the CiscoIOS Interface Configuration Guide
LAN interface
"Configuring LAN Interfaces" chapter in the CiscoIOS Interface Configuration Guide
Serial interface
"Configuring Serial Interfaces" chapter in the CiscoIOS Interface Configuration Guide
Logical interface
"Configuring Logical Interfaces" chapter in the CiscoIOS Interface Configuration Guide
Other interface commands, specific to a particular technology area, are described in the technology specific configuration guides. For example, for hardware technical descriptions, and for information about installing the router or access server interfaces, refer to the hardware installation and maintenance publication for your particular product.