ip address (loopback)

Configure a circuitless IP interface (CLIP) when you want to provide a virtual interface that is not associated with a physical port. You can use a CLIP interface to provide uninterrupted connectivity to your switch.

Syntax

ip address <1-256> {A.B.C.D/X}
ip address <1-256> {A.B.C.D/X} vrf WORD<1-16>
ip address <1-256> {A.B.C.D} {A.B.C.D}
ip address {A.B.C.D/X}
ip address {A.B.C.D/X} vrf WORD<1-16>
ip address {A.B.C.D} {A.B.C.D}
no ip address <1-256> {A.B.C.D}
no ip address <1-256> {A.B.C.D} vrf WORD<1-16>
no ip address {A.B.C.D}
no ip address {A.B.C.D} vrf WORD<1-16>

Command Parameters

[vrf WORD<1-16>]: Specifies an associated VRF by name.
{A.B.C.D/X}: Specifies the IP address and subnet mask.
{A.B.C.D}: Specifies the IP address.
<1-256>: Specifies the interface identification number for the circuitless IP (CLIP).

Default

None

Command Mode

Loopback Interface Configuration