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Cisco 200-301: How to Configure Trunks and Link Aggregation on Cisco Switches?

Learn how to set up trunks using IEEE 802.1Q tagging and combine ports into an EtherChannel link aggregation group on Cisco switches. Detailed step-by-step instructions for the Cisco 200-301 CCNA exam.

Question

This is a lab item in which tasks will be performed on virtual devices

  • Refer to the Tasks tab to view the tasks for this lab item.
  • Refer to the Topology tab to access the device console(s) and perform the tasks.
  • Console access is available for all required devices by clicking the device icon or using the tab(s) above the console window.
  • All necessary pre-configurations have been applied.
  • Do not remove any existing configurations from the devices, only those necessary to make the appropriate changes required to fulfill the listed tasks.
  • Do not change the enable password or hostname for any device.
  • Save your configurations to NVRAM before moving to the next item.
  • Click Next at the bottom of the screen to submit this lab and move to the next question.
  • When Next is clicked, the lab closes and cannot be reopened.

Topology

This is a lab item in which tasks will be performed on virtual devices

Tasks

Task 1

Configure trunks between Sw1 and Sw2 on ports E0/0 and E0/1 using the IEEE standard frame tagging method.

• Add VLAN 99 as untagged on the trunk ports.
• Only extend VLAN 110 and the untagged VLAN across the trunk.
• Verify that PC1 is capable of pinging PC2.

Task 2

On Sw1 and Sw2, use IEEE 802.3ad link aggregation.

  • Combine E0/0 and E0/1 into a single logical link while leaving the trunk configurations intact.
  • Assign number 20 to the link.
  • Both links must negotiate aggregation.

Answer

Task 1:

Swl:

interface e0/0
switchport mode trunk
switchport trunk encapsulation dotlq
switchport trunk allowed vlan 110,99
switchport trunk native vlan 99

interface e0/1
switchport mode trunk
switchport trunk encapsulation dotlq
switchport trunk allowed vlan 110,99
switchport trunk native vlan 99

Sw2:

interface e0/0
switchport mode trunk
switchport trunk encapsulation dotlq
switchport trunk allowed vlan 110,99
switchport trunk native vlan 99

interface e0/1
switchport mode trunk
switchport trunk encapsulation dotlq
switchport trunk allowed vlan 110,99
switchport trunk native vlan 99

Task 2:

Swl:

interface range e0/0 – e0/1
channel-group 1 mode active
interface Port-channell
no shutdown

Sw2:

interface range e0/0 – e0/1
channel-group 1 mode active
interface Port-channell
no shutdown

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