2.9.2 Lab - Basic Switch and End Device Configuration
2.9.2 Lab - Basic Switch and End Device Configuration
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BIC21303 COMPUTER NETWORKING (SEM 2/ 20212022)
LAB 2
SECTION 8
LECTURER PROF. MADYA. DR. HJ. SAPIEE BIN JAMIL
NAME
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Topology
Addressing Table
Objectives
Set Up the Network Topology
Configure PC Hosts
Background / Scenario
In this lab, you will build a simple network with two hosts and two switches. You will also configure
basic settings including hostname, local passwords, and login banner. Use show commands to
display the running configuration, IOS version, and interface status. Use the copy command to save
device configurations.
You will apply IP addressing for this lab to the PCs and switches to enable communication between
the devices. Use the ping utility to verify connectivity.
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Note: The switches used are Cisco Catalyst 2960s with Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2) (lanbasek9
image). Other switches and Cisco IOS versions can be used. Depending on the model and Cisco IOS
version, the commands available and output produced might vary from what is shown in the labs.
Note: Make sure that the switches have been erased and have no startup configurations. Refer to
Appendix A for the procedure to initialize and reload a switch.
Required Resources
2 Switches (Cisco 2960 with Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2) lanbasek9 image or comparable)
Console cables to configure the Cisco IOS devices via the console ports
Instructions
In this step, you will cable the devices together according to the network topology.
a. Configure static IP address information on the PCs according to the Addressing Table.
a. Console into the switch. Enter the global configuration mode. Configuration Window
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d. Enter local passwords. Use class as the privileged EXEC password and cisco as the password for
console access.
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n. From a switch, ping PC-A and PC-B. The pings should be successful.
Reflection Question
Why some FastEthernet ports on the switches are up and others are down?
- When cables are attached to the FastEthernet port, it is enabled until the administrator has
manually turned it off. If not, the port would be down.
What could prevent a ping from being sent between the PCs?
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