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How do I make a Configurable Cisco Switch into a Dumb Switch?

I have a Cisco 2900 XL switch.

What configurations do I need to input to make it a dumb switch.  In other words so that its acts like a nonconfigurable switch? i.e. Dlink linksys etc.

Thanks.
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Run to the hardware store: Home Depot, etc and buy a tube of epoxy

Then default the switch:

>http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps607/products_tech_note09186a00800c4546.shtml

Power down the switch
Unplug the power
Fill the console port of the switch with a 1/4 of the tube of epoxy, sit and let dry (24hours)

Plug power back in and you now have a dumb switch.

Billy
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LOL

Great answer :D
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OK smart guy.

If i connect a dumb switch to the configurable switch it will not work.

Why is this?

Switchport mode trunk

what other configurations do  I need to put into the Port so they can talk and pass data?
are you using a cross-over cable to connect the switches together?
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Actually, before you fill the console port with epoxy, you'll need to:

1) disable spanning-tree (this is impossible on most Cisco switches)
2) disable VTP (once again, pretty much impossible but moot after the next point)
3) disable DTP
4) disable CDP

Why do you want to do this?
I think he is looking for a plug n play type of capability which is possible with managed switches. Atleast i haven't had any issues with doing that for the one at my home.
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Yea im using a crossover cable between the dumb switch and the Cisco switch.  The lights stay orange and no data will pass.

how do i configure the Trunk port?
to configure trunking:

enable
configure terminal
interface fa0/10 (or whichever interface you are using to connect to the other switch)
switchport trunk encapsulation dot1q
switchport mode trunk
Im not too familiar with this area however i beleive that making the dumb switch to passive mode will allow it to still forward data but do nothing with it
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Enable Spanning tree port fast on the port of the cisco Switch and see if it works
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From the 2900XL to a dlink switch DGS-1224T.

my goal is to have computer on both switches'
and be able to push and recieve data through a port on one of the switches.
You shouldn't have to do anything to accomplish that. Just connect the switches together with a crossover cable.
I think rfc1180 answered the question rather nicely.
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