How to convert L2 port to L3 port on a Cisco L3 Switch | Cisco Packet tracer Lab

The L2 functionality of a switch port can be changed and make it function as L3 port . This feature can be achieved on a Layer 3 switch.

SW-01(config)#int gig1/0/1
SW-01(config-if)#no switchport

once the command is issued, this port now functions as L3 port. In that case an IP address can be assigned to this port and make this as p2p interface according to the topology.

SW-01(config-if)#ip address 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0

Let's make the same changes on SW-02.

SW-02(config)#int gig1/0/1

SW-02(config-if)#no switchport

SW-02(config-if)#ip address 192.168.10.2 255.255.255.0

Let's ping and confirm the connectivity.

SW-01#ping 192.168.10.2

Type escape sequence to abort.

Sending 5, 100-byte ICMP Echos to 192.168.10.2, timeout is 2 seconds:

!!!!!

Success rate is 100 percent (5/5), round-trip min/avg/max = 0/0/0 ms