Lab 8:
Spanning-Tree Protocol Root Bridges using the IOS Macro
Lab Objective:
The objective of this lab exercise is to use the macro in Cisco IOS to configure a switch to automatically adjust its Spanning Tree priority for a particular VLAN, or group of VLANs, ensuring that it is most likely elected Root Bridge.
Lab Purpose:
VLAN Root Bridge configuration is a fundamental skill. It is always recommended that the Root Bridge be manually configured to ensure that the Layer 2 network is deterministic. However, the macro available in Cisco IOS can also be used. As a Cisco engineer, as well as in the Cisco CCNA exam, you will be expected to know how to configure a switch as a Root Bridge using the macro available in Cisco IOS.
Certification Level:
This lab is suitable for CCNA certification exam preparation
Lab Difficulty:
This lab has a difficulty rating of 10/10
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 and Sw2 and configure the VLANs depicted in the topology above.
Task 2:
Configure the switches to support the VLANs listed in the topology. Configure the VLANs and check that they are visible on both switches. Configure FastEthernet0/1 on both switches as a trunk.
Task 3:
Configure switch Sw1 as Root Bridge for VLANs 2010 and 2030. Configure switch Sw2 as Root Bridge for VLANS 2020 and 2040. Configure the switches to automatically update their priorities as follows:
(a) Switch Sw1 will always be the Root Bridge for VLANs 2010 and 2030 and switch Sw2 will always be the backup root for those VLANs.
(b) Switch Sw2 will always be the Root Bridge for VLANs 2020 and 2040 and switch Sw1 will always be the backup root for those VLANs.
Task 4:
Verify your configuration with the appropriate commands.
Spanning-Tree Protocol Root Bridges using the IOS Macro
Lab Objective:
The objective of this lab exercise is to use the macro in Cisco IOS to configure a switch to automatically adjust its Spanning Tree priority for a particular VLAN, or group of VLANs, ensuring that it is most likely elected Root Bridge.
Lab Purpose:
VLAN Root Bridge configuration is a fundamental skill. It is always recommended that the Root Bridge be manually configured to ensure that the Layer 2 network is deterministic. However, the macro available in Cisco IOS can also be used. As a Cisco engineer, as well as in the Cisco CCNA exam, you will be expected to know how to configure a switch as a Root Bridge using the macro available in Cisco IOS.
Certification Level:
This lab is suitable for CCNA certification exam preparation
Lab Difficulty:
This lab has a difficulty rating of 10/10
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 and Sw2 and configure the VLANs depicted in the topology above.
Task 2:
Configure the switches to support the VLANs listed in the topology. Configure the VLANs and check that they are visible on both switches. Configure FastEthernet0/1 on both switches as a trunk.
Task 3:
Configure switch Sw1 as Root Bridge for VLANs 2010 and 2030. Configure switch Sw2 as Root Bridge for VLANS 2020 and 2040. Configure the switches to automatically update their priorities as follows:
(a) Switch Sw1 will always be the Root Bridge for VLANs 2010 and 2030 and switch Sw2 will always be the backup root for those VLANs.
(b) Switch Sw2 will always be the Root Bridge for VLANs 2020 and 2040 and switch Sw1 will always be the backup root for those VLANs.
Task 4:
Verify your configuration with the appropriate commands.
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