Interconnecting Catalyst Switches in Cisco Networks

Overview/Description
To introduce the students to configuration and operation of Cisco IOS-based Catalyst switches

Target Audience
Network administrators responsible for implementing and managing small and medium-sized business networks; network technicians who install network devices in small business environments; Cisco channel resellers who are new to Cisco products and services

Prerequisites
Familiarity with Cisco's Internetworking Technology Multimedia (ITM) or CCNA Basics; a working knowledge of networking terminology, topologies and protocols, the roles of network devices, and of the OSI reference model; a knowledge of binary and hexadecimal numbering, while not essential, would be an advantage

Expected Duration
225 Minutes

Objectives:

Interconnecting Catalyst Switches in Cisco Networks

  • explain the fundamentals of layer 2 switching.
  • describe redundant topologies in switched environments.
  • describe how the spanning-tree algorithm is used to eliminate switching loops.
  • describe how the Spanning-Tree Protocol affects frame forwarding on bridges and switch ports.
  • discuss Spanning-Tree Protocol operation.
  • describe how to configure ports on a switch.
  • explain how to implement port and MAC security on a switch.
  • configure a Catalyst 1900 series switch.
  • describe how VLANs operate.
  • explain how VTP is used to manage VLANs.
  • explain the commands used in VLAN configuration.
  • verify VLAN configuration on a switch.


    • Course Number: 38698_eng