• CCNA Vol 1
    • Vol 1 Part 1: Intro
      • All Content Part 1
      • Ch01: Intro to TCP/IP
      • Ch02: Intro to Ethernet
      • Ch03: Intro Routing, WAN
    • Vol 1 Part 2: Ethernet
      • All Content Part 2
      • Ch04: Command Line
      • Ch05: Ethernet Switching
      • Ch06: Switch Management
      • Ch07: Switch Interfaces
    • Vol 1 Part 3: VLANs, STP
      • All Content Part 3
      • Ch08: Virtual LANs
      • Ch09: Spanning Tree
      • Ch10: RSTP and EtherChannel
    • Vol 1 Pt 4: IP Addresses
      • All Content Part 4
      • Ch11: IPv4 Subnetting
      • Ch12: Classful IPv4 Networks
      • Ch13: IPv4 Subnet Masks
      • Ch14: Analyzing IPv4 Subnets
      • Ch15: Subnet Design
    • Vol 1 Part 5: IP Routing
      • All Content Part 5
      • Ch16: Operating Routers
      • Ch17: Router Addresses and Routes
      • Ch18: Routing in LANs
      • Ch19: DHCP
      • Ch20: Troubleshooting Routing
    • Vol 1 Part 6: OSPF
      • All Content Part 6
      • Ch21: OSPF Concepts
      • Ch22: OSPF – Basic Features
      • Ch23: OSPF – Optional Features
      • 200-301 V1 Ch24: OSPF Neighbors
    • Vol 1 Part 7: IPv6
      • All Content Part 7
      • Ch25: IPv6 Fundamentals
      • Ch26: IPv6 Addressing
      • Ch27: Configure IPv6 Addressing
      • Ch28: IPv6 Addressing on Hosts
      • Ch29: Configure IPv6 Routing
  • CCNA Vol 2
    • Vol 2 Part 1: Wireless
      • All Content Part 1
      • Ch01: WLAN Fundamentals
      • Ch02: WLAN Architectures
      • Ch03: Securing WLANs
      • Ch04: Building WLANs
    • Vol 2 Part 2: IP ACLs
      • All Content Pt. 2
      • Ch05: TCP/IP Transport
      • Ch06: Standard ACLs
      • Ch07: Extended ACLs
      • Ch08: Applied ACLs
    • Vol 2 Part 3: Security Services
      • All Content Pt. 3
      • Ch09: Security Arch.
      • Ch10: Securing Devices
      • Ch11: Port Security
      • Ch12: DHCP Snooping & DAI
    • Vol 2, Part 4: IP Services
      • All Content Pt. 4
      • Ch13: Device Management Protocols
      • Ch14: NAT
      • Ch15: QoS
      • Ch16: FHRPs
      • Ch17: SNMP, FTP, TFTP
    • Vol 2 Part 5: Architectures
      • All Content Pt. 5
      • Ch18: LAN Architecture
      • Ch19: WAN Architecture
      • Ch20: Cloud Architecture
    • Vol 2 Part 6: Automation
      • All Content Pt. 6
      • Ch21: Controller-Based Networks
      • Ch22: Cisco SDA
      • Ch23: REST and JSON
      • Ch24: Ansible and Terraform
  • Labs
    • Config Labs, Volume 1
      • All Labs, Volume 1
      • Part 2 – Ethernet
      • Part 3 – VLAN, STP
      • Part 5 – IP Routing
      • Part 6 – OSPF
      • Part 7 – IPv6
    • Config Labs, Volume 2
      • All Labs, Volume 2
      • Part 2 – IP ACLs
      • Part 3 – Security
      • Part 4 – IP Services
      • CML-Free-Labs
  • Q&A
    • Q&A Set #1
    • IPv4 Ch. 11 Addressing Basics
    • IPv4 Ch. 12 Network Analysis
    • IPv4 Ch. 13 Mask Drills
    • IPv4 Ch. 14 Address Drills
    • IPv4 Ch. 15 Design Drills
    • IPv4 VLSM
    • IPv4-Adv Summary Routes
    • IPv6 Address Drills
    • OSPF Enabler
    • STP vs RSTP
    • STP Puzzle
  • General
    • Career
    • News
    • Study Tips
  • Reference
    • Product Links
    • Config Labs
    • Final Review
    • Comparing Book Editions
    Discussions to build real CCNA skills
    • CCNA Vol 1
      • Vol 1 Part 1: Intro
        • All Content Part 1
        • Ch01: Intro to TCP/IP
        • Ch02: Intro to Ethernet
        • Ch03: Intro Routing, WAN
      • Vol 1 Part 2: Ethernet
        • All Content Part 2
        • Ch04: Command Line
        • Ch05: Ethernet Switching
        • Ch06: Switch Management
        • Ch07: Switch Interfaces
      • Vol 1 Part 3: VLANs, STP
        • All Content Part 3
        • Ch08: Virtual LANs
        • Ch09: Spanning Tree
        • Ch10: RSTP and EtherChannel
      • Vol 1 Pt 4: IP Addresses
        • All Content Part 4
        • Ch11: IPv4 Subnetting
        • Ch12: Classful IPv4 Networks
        • Ch13: IPv4 Subnet Masks
        • Ch14: Analyzing IPv4 Subnets
        • Ch15: Subnet Design
      • Vol 1 Part 5: IP Routing
        • All Content Part 5
        • Ch16: Operating Routers
        • Ch17: Router Addresses and Routes
        • Ch18: Routing in LANs
        • Ch19: DHCP
        • Ch20: Troubleshooting Routing
      • Vol 1 Part 6: OSPF
        • All Content Part 6
        • Ch21: OSPF Concepts
        • Ch22: OSPF – Basic Features
        • Ch23: OSPF – Optional Features
        • 200-301 V1 Ch24: OSPF Neighbors
      • Vol 1 Part 7: IPv6
        • All Content Part 7
        • Ch25: IPv6 Fundamentals
        • Ch26: IPv6 Addressing
        • Ch27: Configure IPv6 Addressing
        • Ch28: IPv6 Addressing on Hosts
        • Ch29: Configure IPv6 Routing
    • CCNA Vol 2
      • Vol 2 Part 1: Wireless
        • All Content Part 1
        • Ch01: WLAN Fundamentals
        • Ch02: WLAN Architectures
        • Ch03: Securing WLANs
        • Ch04: Building WLANs
      • Vol 2 Part 2: IP ACLs
        • All Content Pt. 2
        • Ch05: TCP/IP Transport
        • Ch06: Standard ACLs
        • Ch07: Extended ACLs
        • Ch08: Applied ACLs
      • Vol 2 Part 3: Security Services
        • All Content Pt. 3
        • Ch09: Security Arch.
        • Ch10: Securing Devices
        • Ch11: Port Security
        • Ch12: DHCP Snooping & DAI
      • Vol 2, Part 4: IP Services
        • All Content Pt. 4
        • Ch13: Device Management Protocols
        • Ch14: NAT
        • Ch15: QoS
        • Ch16: FHRPs
        • Ch17: SNMP, FTP, TFTP
      • Vol 2 Part 5: Architectures
        • All Content Pt. 5
        • Ch18: LAN Architecture
        • Ch19: WAN Architecture
        • Ch20: Cloud Architecture
      • Vol 2 Part 6: Automation
        • All Content Pt. 6
        • Ch21: Controller-Based Networks
        • Ch22: Cisco SDA
        • Ch23: REST and JSON
        • Ch24: Ansible and Terraform
    • Labs
      • Mega Widget 4
      • Config Labs, Volume 1
        • All Labs, Volume 1
        • Part 2 – Ethernet
        • Part 3 – VLAN, STP
        • Part 5 – IP Routing
        • Part 6 – OSPF
        • Part 7 – IPv6
      • Config Labs, Volume 2
        • All Labs, Volume 2
        • Part 2 – IP ACLs
        • Part 3 – Security
        • Part 4 – IP Services
        • CML-Free-Labs
    • Q&A
      • Q&A Set #1
      • IPv4 Ch. 11 Addressing Basics
      • IPv4 Ch. 12 Network Analysis
      • IPv4 Ch. 13 Mask Drills
      • IPv4 Ch. 14 Address Drills
      • IPv4 Ch. 15 Design Drills
      • IPv4 VLSM
      • IPv4-Adv Summary Routes
      • IPv6 Address Drills
      • OSPF Enabler
      • STP vs RSTP
      • STP Puzzle
    • General
      • Career
      • News
      • Study Tips
    • Reference
      • Product Links
      • Config Labs
      • Final Review
      • Comparing Book Editions

    200-301 V1 Part 3: VLANs, STP

    Config Lab: BIG VLAN & STP Lab 1
    By Wendell Odom
    In 200-301 V1 Ch10: RSTP and EtherChannel, 200-301 V1 Part 3: VLANs, STP, Config Lab CCNA Vol 1 Part 3
    Posted September 17, 2025

    Config Lab: BIG VLAN & STP Lab 1

    This lab is different. Instead of a focused lab about one main topic, this one covers several: VLANs, VLAN trunks, Spanning Tree, and EtherChannel. And most CCNA folks will take more than the [...]

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    Config Lab: L2 EtherChannel 2
    By Wendell Odom
    In 200-301 V1 Ch10: RSTP and EtherChannel, 200-301 V1 Part 3: VLANs, STP, 200-301 V1 Parts, Config Lab, Config Lab CCNA Vol 1 Part 3, Hands-on
    Posted September 7, 2021

    Config Lab: L2 EtherChannel 2

    Both layer 2 EtherChannel and layer 3 EtherChannel use the same set of commands to create the channel. You have the option to use static configuration or one of two dynamic protocols to negotiate [...]

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    Config Lab: L2 EtherChannel 1
    By Wendell Odom
    In 200-301 V1 Ch10: RSTP and EtherChannel, 200-301 V1 Part 3: VLANs, STP, 200-301 V1 Parts, Config Lab, Config Lab CCNA Vol 1 Part 3, Hands-on
    Posted September 7, 2021

    Config Lab: L2 EtherChannel 1

    EtherChannel takes a big step towards improving STP. With two links between switches, but without using EtherChannel, each instance of STP could use only one of the links blocking the other link. [...]

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    Config Lab: RSTP Config 2
    By Wendell Odom
    In 200-301 V1 Ch10: RSTP and EtherChannel, 200-301 V1 Part 3: VLANs, STP, 200-301 V1 Parts, CML-Free-Labs, Config Lab, Config Lab CCNA Vol 1 Part 3, Hands-on
    Posted September 7, 2021

    Config Lab: RSTP Config 2

    LAN switches use many default settings that work without you having to do anything, and oftentimes, you can leave those default settings as-is. However, with Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and its [...]

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    Config Lab: RSTP Config 1
    By Wendell Odom
    In 200-301 V1 Ch10: RSTP and EtherChannel, 200-301 V1 Part 3: VLANs, STP, 200-301 V1 Parts, CML-Free-Labs, Config Lab, Config Lab CCNA Vol 1 Part 3, Hands-on
    Posted September 7, 2021

    Config Lab: RSTP Config 1

    LAN switches use many default settings that work without you having to do anything, and oftentimes, you can leave those default settings as-is. However, with Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and its [...]

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    Config Lab: Trunking for Only Some VLANs
    By Wendell Odom
    In 200-301 V1 Ch08: Virtual LANs, 200-301 V1 Part 3: VLANs, STP, 200-301 V1 Parts, Config Lab, Config Lab CCNA Vol 1 Part 3, Hands-on
    Posted September 3, 2021

    Config Lab: Trunking for Only Some VLANs

    VLAN trunks between Cisco Catalyst switches support all VLANs known to the switches. As time progresses, each time the switch learns of a new VLAN, the VLAN trunk also allows traffic in the VLAN [...]

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    Config Lab: Basic VLANs
    By Wendell Odom
    In 200-301 V1 Ch08: Virtual LANs, 200-301 V1 Part 3: VLANs, STP, 200-301 V1 Parts, CML-Free-Labs, Config Lab, Config Lab CCNA Vol 1 Part 3, Hands-on
    Posted September 3, 2021

    Config Lab: Basic VLANs

    Configuring VLANs on access switches may be the most common repetitive configuration task in many networks. So what do you configure when adding new access devices to new VLANs? This lab gives [...]

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    Config Lab: Trunking Puzzle 1
    By Wendell Odom
    In 200-301 V1 Ch08: Virtual LANs, 200-301 V1 Part 3: VLANs, STP, 200-301 V1 Parts, CML-Free-Labs, Config Lab, Config Lab CCNA Vol 1 Part 3, Hands-on
    Posted September 3, 2021

    Config Lab: Trunking Puzzle 1

    You can memorize VLAN trunking commands by staring at a table – but you will remember them much better if you try different combinations in sample labs, especially if you try them from the CLI of [...]

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    Config Lab: Data and Voice VLAN 2
    By Wendell Odom
    In 200-301 V1 Ch08: Virtual LANs, 200-301 V1 Part 3: VLANs, STP, 200-301 V1 Parts, Config Lab, Config Lab CCNA Vol 1 Part 3, Hands-on
    Posted September 3, 2021

    Config Lab: Data and Voice VLAN 2

    Ready to prepare some access switches to support IP phones? This latest config lab sets up the problem for that specific task. The lab shows the common access switch configuration required when [...]

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    Config Lab: Data and Voice VLANs 1
    By Wendell Odom
    In 200-301 V1 Ch08: Virtual LANs, 200-301 V1 Part 3: VLANs, STP, 200-301 V1 Parts, Config Lab, Config Lab CCNA Vol 1 Part 3, Hands-on
    Posted September 3, 2021

    Config Lab: Data and Voice VLANs 1

    Creating a VLAN is simple: just configure the vlan number command. However, even in a small network with four switches, like the one used in this next lab, a VLAN config lab can give you a few [...]

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