CCNP Switch Lab 4-3 VLANs, VTP, and Inter-VLAN Routing Case Study Topology Objectives Plan and design the International Travel Agency switched network as shown in the diagram and described below. Implement the design on the switches and router. Verify that all configurations are operational and functioning according to the requirements. Note: This lab uses … [Read more...]
CCNP Switch Lab 4-2 Inter-VLAN Routing with an Internal Route Processor and Monitoring CEF Functions
CCNP Switch Lab 4-2 Inter-VLAN Routing with an Internal Route Processor and Monitoring CEF Functions Topology Objective Route between VLANs using a 3560 switch with an internal route processor using Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF). Background The current network equipment includes a 3560 distribution layer switch and two 2960 access layer switches. The network … [Read more...]
CCNP Switch Lab 4-1 Inter-VLAN Routing with an External Router
CCNP Switch Lab 4-1 Inter-VLAN Routing with an External Router Topology Objective Configure inter-VLAN routing using an external router, also known as a router on a stick. Background Inter-VLAN routing using an external router can be a cost-effective solution when it is necessary to segment a network into multiple broadcast domains. In this lab, … [Read more...]
CCNP Switch Lab 3-4 Multiple Spanning Tree
CCNP Switch Lab 3-4, Multiple Spanning Tree Topology Objective Observe the behavior of multiple spanning tree (MST). Background Four switches have just been installed. The distribution layer switches are Catalyst 3560s, and the access layer switches are Catalyst 2960s. There are redundant uplinks between the access layer and distribution layer. Because of the … [Read more...]
CCNP Switch Lab 3-3 Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Behavior
CCNP Switch Lab 3-3 Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Behavior Topology Objectives Observe the behavior of a separate spanning tree instance per VLAN. Change spanning tree mode to rapid spanning tree. Background Four switches have just been installed. The distribution layer switches are Catalyst 3560s, and the access layer switches are Catalyst 2960s. There are … [Read more...]
CCNP Switch Lab 3-2 Modifying Default Spanning Tree Behavior
CCNP Switch Lab 3-2, Modifying Default Spanning Tree Behavior Topology Objective Observe what happens when the default spanning tree behavior is modified. Background Four switches have just been installed. The distribution layer switches are Catalyst 3560s, and the access layer switches are Catalyst 2960s. There are redundant uplinks between the access layer … [Read more...]
CCNP Switch Lab 3-1, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Default Behavior
CCNP Switch Lab 3-1, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Default Behavior Topology Objective Observe the default behavior of STP. Background Four switches have just been installed. The distribution layer switches are Catalyst 3560s, and the access layer switches are Catalyst 2960s. There are redundant uplinks between the access layer and distribution layer. Because of … [Read more...]
CCNP Switch Lab 2-2, Configuring EtherChannel
CCNP Switch Lab 2-2, Configuring EtherChannel Topology Objective Configure EtherChannel. Background Four switches have just been installed. The distribution layer switches are Catalyst 3560 switches, and the access layer switches are Catalyst 2960 switches. There are redundant uplinks between the access layer and distribution layer. Usually, only one of these … [Read more...]
CCNP Switch Lab 1-2, Clearing a Switch Connected to a Larger Network
CCNP Switch Lab 1-2, Clearing a Switch Connected to a Larger Network Topology Objective Clear the configuration of a switch that is connected to other switches and prepare it for a new lab. Background When working with a switch that has been previously configured, any new commands entered are merged with the existing configuration, causing unpredictable … [Read more...]
CCNP Switch Lab 1 -1 , Clearing a Switch
CCNP Switch: Lab 1 -1 , Clearing a Switch Topology Objective Clear the configuration of a standalone switch to prepare it for a new lab. Background When working with a switch that has been previously configured, any new commands entered will be merged with the existing configuration, causing unpredictable results. In this lab you prepare a Catalyst 2960 or … [Read more...]