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200-301 V1 Ch10: RSTP and EtherChannel
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. With a layer 2 EtherChannel, STP treats the
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 better cousin Rapid STP (RSTP), you should configure some
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 better cousin Rapid STP (RSTP), you should configure some
Packet Tracer Labs – CCNA Vol 1, Chapter 10
As with all the blog posts in this series, this post helps you with working through how to perform the examples in the CCNA 200-301 Cert Guides (Volumes 1 and 2) using Cisco’s Packet Tracer tool. However, this next chapter
Interpreting show stp (1) – Answers
Of all #CCNA topics in the ICND2 half of CCNA, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) looms with more intimidation than most. As for Mastering STP verification, the process begins with mastering the show spanning-tree command. This latest sample question focuses on
Question: Interpreting show stp (1)
To analyze Spanning Tree for #CCNA, you need to think about the root switch, then the root ports on the non-root switches, and then designated ports. That analysis usually begins with the show spanning-tree command – a command that packs
STP Vs. RSTP – Answer 4
Today’s question once again gets specific about RSTP logic instead of STP. Look back to the original question first before looking at this answer. As usual, the answer post gives the answers, and the reasons why each answer is either
STP Vs. RSTP – Question 4
This will be the last one of these STP vs. RSTP questions for a while, unless I hear a clamoring for more! This next question follows the same format. One secondary goal of giving you several questions (with 24 different
STP Vs. RSTP – Answer 3
Today’s question and answers actually exercise more STP logic than RSTP, with the RSTP materials basically reviewing terms and features. Look back to the original question first before looking at this answer. As usual, the answer post gives the answers,
