Routing and Switching Essentials v6 Labs & Study Guide

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• Introduction xxxviiChapter 1 Routing Concepts 1Study Guide 2Router Initial Configuration 2Router Functions 2External Router Features 5Topology and Addressing Documentation 6Configure and Verify Dual-Stack IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing 7Packet Tracer Exercise 1-1: Dual Stack Addressing 9Verify Connectivity of Directly Connected Networks 9Routing Decisions 12Switching Packets Between Networks 12Path Determination 13Administrative Distance Exercise 15Router Operation 15Analyze the Routing Table 15Directly Connected, Static, and Dynamic Routes 17Labs and Activities 19Command Reference 191.0.1.2 Lab—Do We Really Need a Map? 21Objectives 21Scenario 21Resources 21Reflection 211.1.1.8 Packet Tracer–Using Traceroute to Discover the Network 23Topology 23Scenario 23Trace and Document a Remote Location 23Addressing Scheme Documentation 25Topology Documentation 25Suggested Scoring Rubric 26Hints–Command Summary Reference 26DOS Commands 26IOS Commands 261.1.1.9 Lab–Mapping the Internet 27Objectives 27Background/Scenario 27Required Resources 27Part 1: Determine Network Connectivity to a Destination Host 28Part 2: Trace a Route to a Remote Server Using Tracert 28Reflection 291.1.2.9 Packet Tracer–Documenting the Network 30Topology 30Background 30Requirements 30Addressing Scheme and Device Connection Documentation 31Hints 311.1.3.5 Packet Tracer–Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Interfaces 32Topology 32Addressing Table 32Objectives 32Background 33Part 1: Configure IPv4 Addressing and Verify Connectivity 33Part 2: Configure IPv6 Addressing and Verify Connectivity 331.1.4.5 Packet Tracer–Configuring and Verifying a Small Network 34Topology 34Addressing Table 34Objectives 34Background 34Part 1: Configure Devices and Verify Connectivity 35Part 2: Gather Information with Show Commands 35Suggested Scoring Rubric 361.1.4.6 Lab–Configuring Basic Router Settings with IOS CLI 37Topology 37Addressing Table 37Objectives 37Background/Scenario 37Required Resources 38Part 1: Set Up the Topology and Initialize Devices 38Part 2: Configure Devices and Verify Connectivity 38Part 3: Display Router Information 42Part 4: Configure IPv6 and Verify Connectivity 43Reflection 44Router Interface Summary Table 44Appendix A: Initializing and Reloading a Router and Switch 451.3.2.5 Packet Tracer–Investigating Directly Connected Routes 47Topology 47Objectives 47Background 47Part 1: Investigate IPv4 Directly Connected Routes 47Part 2: Investigate IPv6 Directly Connected Routes 48Suggested Scoring Rubric 501.4.1.1 Lab–We Really Could Use a Map! 51Objectives 51Scenario 51Resources 51Reflection 52Chapter 2 Static Routing 53Study Guide 54Implement Static Routes 54Static Routing 54Types of Static Routes 55Configure Static and Default Routes 55Configuring IPv4 Static and Default Routes 55Configuring IPv6 Static and Default Routes 57Packet Tracer Exercise 2-1: Configuring Static and Default Routes 61Troubleshoot Static and Default Route Issues 62IPv4 Static and Default Route Implementation 62IPv6 Static and Default Route Implementation 62Labs and Activities 63Command Reference 632.0.1.2 Lab–Which Way Should We Go? 64Objectives 64Scenario 64Required Resources 64Reflection 642.2.2.4 Packet Tracer–Configuring IPv4 Static and Default Routes 65Topology 65Addressing Table 65Objectives 65Background 66Part 1: Examine the Network and Evaluate the Need for Static Routing 66Part 2: Configure Static and Default Routes 66Part 3: Verify Connectivity 68Suggested Scoring Rubric 682.2.2.5 Lab–Configuring IPv4 Static and Default Routes 69Topology 69Addressing Table 69Objectives 69Background/Scenario 70Required Resources 70Part 1: Set Up the Topology and Initialize Devices 70Part 2: Configure Basic Device Settings and Verify Connectivity 71Part 3: Configure Static Routes 72Part 4: Configure and Verify a Default Route 74Reflection 74Router Interface Summary Table 75Appendix A: Configuration Commands for Parts 2, 3, and 4 76Basic Device Settings 76Static Route Configurations 76Default Route Configuration 762.2.4.4 Packet Tracer–Configuring IPv6 Static and Default Routes 77IPv6 Addressing Table 77Objectives 77Background 77Part 1: Examine the Network and Evaluate the Need for StaticRouting 78Part 2: Configure IPv6 Static and Default Routes 78Part 3: Verify Network Connectivity 79Suggested Scoring Rubric 792.2.4.5 Lab–Configuring IPv6 Static and Default Routes 80Topology 80Addressing Table 80Objectives 80Background/Scenario 81Required Resources 81Part 1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings 81Part 2: Configure IPv6 Static and Default Routes 85Reflection 87Router Interface Summary Table 882.2.5.5 Packet Tracer–Configuring Floating Static Routes 89Topology 89Objectives 89Background 89Part 1: Configure an IPv4 Floating Static Route 89Part 2: Test Failover to the IPv4 Floating Static Route 90Part 3: Configure and Test Failover to an IPv6 Floating Static Route 91Suggested Scoring Rubric 932.3.2.3 Packet Tracer–Troubleshooting Static Routes 94Topology 94Addressing Table 94Objectives 94Background 94Part 1: Locate the Problem 95Part 2: Determine the Solution 95Part 3: Implement the Solution 95Part 4: Verify That the Issue Is Resolved 95Suggested Scoring Rubric 952.3.2.4 Lab–Troubleshooting IPv4 and IPv6 Static Routes 96Topology 96Addressing Table 96Objectives 97Background/Scenario 97Required Resources 98Part 1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings 98Part 2: Troubleshoot Static Routes in an IPv4 Network 100Part 3: Troubleshoot Static Routes in an IPv6 Network 103Router Interface Summary Table 1062.4.1.1 Class Activity–Make It Static! 107Objectives 107Resources 107Chapter 3 Dynamic Routing 109Study Guide 110Dynamic Routing Protocols 110Dynamic Routing Protocol Overview 110Compare Static and Dynamic Routing 110RIPv2 110Configuring the RIP Protocol 111Packet Tracer Exercise 3-1: Configuring RIPv2 112The Routing Table 113Parts of an IPv4 Route Entry 113Dynamically Learned IPv4 Routes 114The IPv4 Route Lookup Process 116Analyze an IPv6 Routing Table 117Labs and Activities 119Command Reference 1193.0.1.2 Lab–How Much Does This Cost? 120Objectives 120Scenario 120Activity 1 120Activity 2 120Required Resources 120Scenario–Part 2 Recording Matrix 121Reflection Questions 1213.2.1.8 Packet Tracer–Configuring RIPv2 122Topology 122Objectives 122Background 122Part 1: Configure RIPv2 122Part 2: Verify Configurations 1243.2.1.9 Lab–Configuring Basic RIPv2 125Topology 125Addressing Table 125Objectives 126Background/Scenario 126Required Resources 126Part 1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings 127Part 2: Configure and Verify RIPv2 Routing 127Reflection 132Router Interface Summary Table 1333.4.1.1 Class Activity–IPv6 - Details, Details… 134Objectives 134Scenario 134Required Resources 134Reflection 134Chapter 4 Switched Networks 137Study Guide 138LAN Design 138LAN Design Principles 138Selecting Switch Hardware 139The Switched Environment 139Frame Forwarding Methods and Terminology 139Building the MAC Address Table 140Collision and Broadcast Domains 141Labs and Activities 144Command Reference 1444.0.1.2 Lab Sent or Received 145Objectives 145Scenario 145Resources 145Reflection 1454.3.1.1 Lab–It’s Network Access Time 146Objectives 146Scenario 146Reflection 146Chapter 5 Switch Configuration 147Study Guide 148Basic Switch Configuration 148Switch Boot Sequence 148Half-Duplex, Full-Duplex, and Auto-MDIX 148Configure a Switch with Initial Settings 148Switch Security 152Secure Remote Access with SSH 152Switch Port Security 153Packet Tracer Exercise 5-1: Configuring Secure Access and PortSecurity 156Labs and Activities 157Command Reference 1575.0.1.2 Lab–Stand By Me 158Objective 158Scenario 158Reflection 1585.1.1.6 Lab–Configuring Basic Switch Settings 159Topology 159Addressing Table 159Objectives 159Background/Scenario 159Required Resources 160Part 1: Cable the Network and Verify the Default SwitchConfiguration 160Part 2: Configure Basic Network Device Settings 163Part 3: Verify and Test Network Connectivity 165Part 4: Manage the MAC Address Table 168Reflection 170Appendix A: Initializing and Reloading a Switch 1705.2.1.4 Packet Tracer–Configuring SSH 172Topology 172Addressing Table 172Objectives 172Background 172Part 1: Secure Passwords 172Part 2: Encrypt Communications 173Part 3: Verify SSH Implementation 1735.2.2.7 Packet Tracer–Configuring Switch Port Security 174Topology 174Addressing Table 174Objective 174Background 174Part 1: Configure Port Security 174Part 2: Verify Port Security 1755.2.2.8 Packet Tracer–Troubleshooting Switch Port Security 176Topology 176Scenario 176Requirements 176Suggested Scoring Rubric 1765.2.2.9 Lab–Configuring Switch Security Features 177Topology 177Addressing Table 177Objectives 177Background/Scenario 177Required Resources 178Part 1: Set Up the Topology and Initialize Devices 178Part 2: Configure Basic Device Settings and Verify Connectivity 178Part 3: Configure and Verify SSH Access on S1 180Part 4: Configure and Verify Security Features on S1 182Reflection 186Router Interface Summary Table 1865.3.1.1 Lab–Switch Trio 187Objective 187Scenario 187Reflection 1875.3.1.2 Packet Tracer–Skills Integration Challenge 188Topology 188Addressing Table 188Scenario 188Requirements 188Chapter 6 VLANs 191Study Guide 192VLAN Segmentation 192Overview of VLANs 192VLANs in a Multiswitched Environment 193VLAN Implementations 194VLAN Configuration Exercise 194Practice VLAN Configuration 198VLAN Trunk Configuration Exercise 198Packet Tracer Exercise 6-1: Configuring VLANs and Trunking 199Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunks 199Inter-VLAN Routing Configuration 201Types of Inter-VLAN Routing 201Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing 202Packet Tracer Exercise 6-2: Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing 204Labs and Activities 205Command Reference 205Lab 6.0.1.2–Vacation Station 206Objective 206Scenario 206Reflection 2076.1.1.5 Packet Tracer–Who Hears the Broadcast? 208Topology 208Objectives 208Scenario 208Part 1: Observe Broadcast Traffic in a VLAN Implementation 208Part 2: Complete Review Questions 209Suggested Scoring Rubric 2096.1.2.7 Packet Tracer–Investigating a VLAN Implementation 210Topology 210Addressing Table 210Objectives 211Background 211Part 1: Observe Broadcast Traffic in a VLAN Implementation 211Part 2: Observe Broadcast Traffic without VLANs 212Part 3: Complete Reflection Questions 212Suggested Scoring Rubric 2136.2.1.7 Packet Tracer–Configuring VLANs 214Topology 214Addressing Table 214Objectives 214Background 214Part 1: View the Default VLAN Configuration 215Part 2: Configure VLANs 215Part 3: Assign VLANs to Ports 216Suggested Scoring Rubric 2166.2.2.4 Packet Tracer–Configuring Trunks 217Topology 217Addressing Table 217Objectives 217Background 217Part 1: Verify VLANs 218Part 2: Configure Trunks 218Suggested Scoring Rubric 2196.2.2.5 Lab–Configuring VLANs and Trunking 220Topology 220Addressing Table 220Objectives 220Background/Scenario 220Required Resources 221Part 1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings 221Part 2: Create VLANs and Assign Switch Ports 222Part 3: Maintain VLAN Port Assignments and the VLAN Database 225Part 4: Configure an 802.1Q Trunk Between the Switches 227Part 5: Delete the VLAN Database 230Reflection 2316.2.3.7 Packet Tracer–Troubleshooting a VLAN Implementation Scenario 1 232Topology 232Addressing Table 232Objectives 232Scenario 232Part 1: Test Connectivity Between PCs on the Same VLAN 233Part 2: Investigate Connectivity Problems by Gathering Data 233Part 3: Implement the Solution and Test Connectivity 234Suggested Scoring Rubric 2346.2.3.8 Packet Tracer–Troubleshooting a VLAN Implementation Scenario 2 235Topology 235Addressing Table 235VLAN and Port Assignments 235Objectives 236Background 236Part 1: Discover and Document Issues in the Network 236Documentation 236Part 2: Implement the Solution and Test Connectivity 236Suggested Scoring Rubric 2366.2.3.9 Lab–Troubleshooting VLAN Configurations 237Topology 237Addressing Table 237Switch Port Assignment Specifications 237Objectives 237Background/Scenario 238Required Resources 238Part 1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings 238Part 2: Troubleshoot VLAN 10 240Part 3: Troubleshoot VLAN 20 241Reflection 2426.3.2.4 Lab–Configuring Per-Interface Inter-VLAN Routing 243Topology 243Addressing Table 243Objectives 243Background/Scenario 244Required Resources 244Part 1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings 244Part 2: Configure Switches with VLANs and Trunking 245Part 3: Verify Trunking, VLANs, Routing, and Connectivity 246Reflection 246Router Interface Summary Table 247Appendix A: Configuration Commands 247Switch S1 247Switch S2 2486.3.3.6 Packet Tracer–Configuring Router-on-a-Stick Inter-VLAN Routing 249Topology 249Addressing Table 249Objectives 249Scenario 249Part 1: Test Connectivity Without Inter-VLAN Routing 249Part 2: Add VLANs to a Switch 250Part 3: Configure Subinterfaces 251Part 4: Test Connectivity with Inter-VLAN Routing 251Suggested Scoring Rubric 2516.3.3.7 Lab–Configuring 802.1Q Trunk-Based Inter-VLAN Routing 252Topology 252Addressing Table 252Switch Port Assignment Specifications 253Objectives 253Background/Scenario 253Required Resources 253Part 1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings 254Part 2: Configure Switches with VLANs and Trunking 255Part 3: Configure Trunk-Based Inter-VLAN Routing 256Reflection 257Router Interface Summary Table 257Appendix A–Configuration Commands 257Switch S1 257Switch S2 258Router R1 2586.3.3.8 Packet Tracer–Inter-VLAN Routing Challenge 259Topology 259Addressing Table 259VLAN and Port Assignments Table 259Scenario 260Requirements 2606.4.1.1 Lab–The Inside Track 261Objective 261Scenario 261Resources 261Directions 2616.4.1.2 Packet Tracer–Skills Integration Challenge 263Topology 263Addressing Table 263VLAN Table 263Scenario 264Requirements 264Chapter 7 Access Control Lists 265Study Guide 266ACL Operation 266Calculating Wildcard Masks 266Wildcard Mask in Operation 267Guidelines for ACL Creation 268Guidelines for ACL Placement 268Standard IPv4 ACLs 269Configuring Standard IPv4 ACLs 269Modifying IPv4 ACLs 272Securing vty Ports with a Standard IPv4 ACL 272Troubleshoot ACLs 273Labs and Activities 274Command Reference 2747.0.1.2 Permit Me to Assist You 275Objective 275Scenario 275Reflection 2757.1.1.4 Packet Tracer–Access Control List Demonstration 276Topology 276Objectives 276Background 276Part 1: Verify Local Connectivity and Test Access Control List 276Part 2: Remove ACL and Repeat Test 277Suggested Scoring Rubric 2787.2.1.6 Packet Tracer–Configuring Numbered Standard IPv4 ACLs 279Topology 279Addressing Table 279