Module 3: Switching in an Enterprise Network

3.1 - Using Switches

3.2 - Preventing Switching Loops

3.3 - Configuring VLANs

Reading/Review:

READ MODULE 3 ON LINE

Review the following Powerpoint: 

• Module 3 - Cisco PPT
• Switching Concepts
• STP
• Virtual LANS
• VLAN Trunking

Review Chapter Outline

Writing Assignments

• Do Review        ANSWERS

Activities Required -- go to each of these pages in the section listed and do the activity; do a print screen of the completed activity or packet tracer and hand in at end of module for a grade.

Labs Required

3.1.4 - Applying Basic Switch Security

3.2.3 - Building a switched network with redundancy

3.2.4 - Verifying STP with show commands

3.3.2 - Configuring, verifying and troubleshooting VLANs

3.4.1 - Creating VLANs and assigning ports

3.4.2 - Configuring a trunk port to connect switches

3.4.3 - Configuring inter-VLAN routing

3.4.3 - Configuring inter-VLAN routing part B

Take Module Quiz at end of reading