The P Address [Ip Address] [Subnet Mask] Cisco command

The Cisco command 'p address [ip_address] [subnet_mask]' is utilized to set the IP address and subnet mask for a physical or logical interface on Cisco networking devices, such as routers and switches. This command is commonly used during the initial configuration or modification of network interfaces to establish IP connectivity and enable communication between devices.

Usage:

p address [ip_address] [subnet_mask]

• p stands for 'physical' and is used to configure an IP address on a physical interface.
• [ip_address] specifies the IP address to be assigned to the interface.
• [subnet_mask] specifies the subnet mask to be used with the IP address.

Function:

When the 'p address' command is executed, the specified IP address and subnet mask are configured on the specified physical interface. This allows the device to communicate with other devices on the same subnet. The IP address and subnet mask are used to determine which devices are part of the same subnet and which devices are on different subnets.

Restrictions:

The 'p address' command can only be used on physical interfaces. It cannot be used on logical interfaces, such as VLANs or loopback interfaces. Additionally, the IP address and subnet mask specified must be valid and compatible with the network configuration.

Equipment:

The 'p address' command is supported on a wide range of Cisco networking devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls. The specific models and platforms that support this command may vary, so it is important to refer to the documentation for the specific device being configured.

Example:

The following command configures an IP address of 192.168.1.10 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 on the physical interface GigabitEthernet0/1 of a Cisco router:

p address 192.168.1.10 255.255.255.0 GigabitEthernet0/1

After executing this command, the router will be able to communicate with other devices on the 192.168.1.0/24 subnet.

p address [ip_address] [subnet_mask] Usage Examples

The Cisco command 'p address [ip_address] [subnet_mask]' is used to add a static IP address to the interface.

Examples:

1. To add a static IP address 10.1.1.10 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 to interface GigabitEthernet0/1:

p address 10.1.1.10 255.255.255.0 GigabitEthernet0/1

1. To add a static IP address 192.168.1.20 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.248 to interface GigabitEthernet0/2:

p address 192.168.1.20 255.255.255.248 GigabitEthernet0/2

1. To add a static IP address 172.16.1.30 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.240 to interface GigabitEthernet0/3:

p address 172.16.1.30 255.255.255.240 GigabitEthernet0/3

1. To add a static IP address 203.0.113.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.252 to interface Vlan1:

p address 203.0.113.1 255.255.255.252 Vlan1

1. To add a static IP address 10.10.10.10 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 to interface Loopback0:

p address 10.10.10.10 255.255.255.0 Loopback0