Exam Objectives Covered:
- 2.1 Explain characteristics of routing technologies.
- 2.2 Given a scenario, configure switching technologies and features.
- 5.5 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool or protocol to solve networking issues.
Links:
- TestOut Courseware: https://labsimapp.testout.com/
Overview:
Most networks make use of virtual LANs (VLANs), both to improve network security and network performance, so they are an important concept for you to understand. In this topic, you will identify the benefits of network segmentation and the characteristics and functions of VLANs.
Text Lessons:
- 5.6.4 Tagged and Untagged Ports
- 5.6.5 Voice VLANs
- 5.6.6 Default VLAN and Native VLAN
- 5.6.7 VLAN Routing
Text and Video Lessons:
- 5.6.1 Virtual LANs and Subnets (2:51 minutes)
- 5.6.2 Virtual LAN IDs and Membership (12:09 minutes)
- 5.6.3 Trunking and IEEE 802.1Q (2:57 minutes)
Lab/Activity:
- 5.6.8 Lab: Configure Switch IP and VLAN – GUI
- 5.6.9 Lab: Create VLANs – GUI
- 5.6.10 Lab: Configure Trunking
- 5.6.11 Lab: Configure Switch IP Settings – CLI
- 5.6.12 Lab: Configure Management VLAN Settings – CLI
Quiz/Assessment:
- 5.6.13 Lesson Review (10 questions)
Topics Discussed:
- What is the purpose of configuring VLANs?
- How is information about VLANs communicated between switches and routers?
- How do voice VLANs help VoIP work effectively?
- How does routing between VLANs work?
Assignment:
- Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
- Study Lesson 5.6: Virtual LANs , and complete the 5.6.8 Lab: Configure Switch IP and VLAN – GUI, 5.6.9 Lab: Create VLANs – GUI, 5.6.10 Lab: Configure Trunking, 5.6.11 Lab: Configure Switch IP Settings – CLI, 5.6.12 Lab: Configure Management VLAN Settings – CLI and the 10 question 5.6.13 Lesson Review Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: April 10th, 2025
Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 11th, 2025