Lab 3:

Configuring VTP Clients and Servers on Catalyst Switches

Lab Objective:

The objective of this lab exercise is for you to learn and understand how to

configure VTP Server and Client mode on Cisco Catalyst switches. By default, all

Cisco switches are VTP Server devices.

Lab Purpose:

VTP Client and Server mode configuration is a fundamental skill. VLANs are

configured on VTP Servers and VTP Clients receive VLAN information from the VTP

Servers in the same VTP domain. VLAN sharing is possible by using a trunk

between the switches. As a Cisco engineer, as well as in the Cisco CCNA exam,

you will be expected to know how to configure VTP Client and Server mode.

Certification Level:

This lab is suitable for both CCENT and CCNA certification exam preparation

Lab Difficulty:

This lab has a difficulty rating of 5/10

Readiness Assessment:

When you are ready for your certification exam, you should complete this lab in

no more than 15 minutes

Lab Topology:

Please use the following topology to complete this lab exercise:

Task 1:

In preparation for VLAN

configuration, configure a hostname on Sw1 as well as the VLANs depicted in the

topology. Keep in mind that the default mode of operation of Cisco Catalyst

switches is VTP Server mode.

Task 2:

Configure and verify Sw1 as a

VTP Server switch and configure Sw2 as a VTP Client switch. Both switches should

be in the VTP domain named CISCO.

Task 3:

Configure and verify

FastEthernet0/1 between Sw1 and Sw2 as an 802.1q trunk

Task 4:

Configure and verify VLANs 10

and 20 on Sw1 with the names provided above. Assign FastEthernet0/2 on both Sw1

and Sw2 to VLAN 10. This interface should be configured as an access port.

Task 5:

Configure R1 and R3

FastEthernet0/0 interfaces with the IP addresses 10.0.0.1/28 and 10.0.0.3/28

respectively. Test connectivity via your VLANs by pinging R1 from R3 and vice

versa.

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