Deconfigure an interface in IOS with one command

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I was wondering if there is a single command to clear a single network port's configuration? (wipe switchport, portsecurity,...)

Yosef Gunsburg · Accepted Answer · 2013-05-23 12:13:28Z

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In global configuration mode, typing default interface [the interface] will clear the interface's configuration in the running-config.

answered May 23, 2013 at 12:13

Yosef Gunsburg

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Whenever you repurpose an interace, the safest action is to reset it to default. That way you can be sure to only have the settings you want.
– JelmerS
May 23, 2013 at 12:17
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Beware, if you have commands on an interface that effect a port group (such as vlan maps on a 6500) the default command will remove those from the entire port group.
– scottm32768
May 23, 2013 at 12:21
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Yep, this is the easiest way. Additionally you might want to shutdown the port, 'default interface' doesn't do that for you.
– Teun Vink ♦
May 23, 2013 at 13:35
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@TeunVink, actually that depends if the interface is shutdown by default or not and this will vary depending on platform/version of IOS.
– YLearn
May 23, 2013 at 18:38

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