In this lab, I worked together with a group to learn how to configure VLANs, Trunking, and Routing on a small enterprise network environment consisting of a Multilayer Switch, two Edge Switches, and two Client/End Devices.

• x3 Cisco Switches (3750)
• x3 Power Cables
• x4 Ethernet Cables
• x1 Serial Cable (USB-A to RJ45)
• x2 Workstation Clients (with Kali installed)

For this Assignment, our group was responsible for configuring the "Yonder" Distribution Area Network. The completed setup should look and function similar to the diagram below:

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Info on how to remote to a Cisco Console can be found --> Here

• In EXEC mode, run the following commands to reset the current switch configuration back to defaults
  • #write erase
  • #reload

• #hostname <new-hostname-here>

• #vlan <vlan-number>
• (vlan)#name <vlan-name>

• #ip routing

Note: This command only works on a Cisco L3 Switch or Router

• (config)#int vlan <vlan-number>
• (config-if)# ip address <IP-Here> <Subnet-Mask-Here>

Note: This can only be done on Cisco L3 Switch or Router

• (config)#int <interface-name>
• (config-if)#switchport mode trunk --> (This configures the port for trunking traffic)
• (config-if)#switchport trunk encapsulation dot1q --> (This enables the trunk port to send/recieve VLAN traffic)

• #copy run start

** Make sure to use switchport mode trunk to enable your trunk ports on a Cisco Switch, otherwise VLAN networking will not work between either switches.