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I would like to monitor (i.e. have the switch print out packets) incoming and/or outgoing packets on a Cisco switchport.

For instance, I'd like to be able to tell it: Print to the log all packets arriving on Gi0/1.

Something tells me this should be easy, but I can't find any way to do so!

I am aware that I could set up a mirror port, however for this particular scenario that won't be useful.

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  • Are you actually trying to get a copy of every single packet on the port? Mirror/SPAN/RSPAN is the "correct" answer - a debug will kill the CPU on the router.
    – Aaron
    Aug 4, 2011 at 11:03
  • I don't even remember the original circumstances that led to me asking this question, but according to above I am aware I could set up a mirror port but it wouldn't be useful for that particular case.
    – MikeyB
    Aug 4, 2011 at 13:34
  • Oops, sorry, didn't realize how old this was. I guess I'm trying to understand the circumstances of "I want a copy of every packet" but "Span won't work".
    – Aaron
    Aug 4, 2011 at 15:48
  • No worries - it's actually good for site to get activity on old (especially unanswered) questions.
    – MikeyB
    Aug 4, 2011 at 16:11

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debug packet interface gi0/1

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/12_2/debug/command/reference/dbfmodem.html#wp1060637

Important Note:

Because the debug packet command generates a substantial amount of output for every packet processed, use it only when traffic on the network is low, so other activity on the system is not adversely affected.

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  • A good answer, but not supported on any of my hardware (C2960, C3012, CIGESM, 2621 router). Any info on which versions of IOS support debug packet interface?
    – MikeyB
    Aug 20, 2010 at 15:26

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