CHAPTER

9

Switching Basics

In this chapter, you will

•   Learn about switch features

•   Get familiar with switch components

•   Learn how to configure settings on a switch

•   Understand interface configuration settings

•   Learn about working with VLANs

The Cisco CCT and CCNA certification exam will expect you to have a basic understanding of switch operations and how to configure the basic settings on a Cisco switch. In this chapter, you will learn about the core features of a switch, the basic configuration settings on the switch, and how to configure features on the interfaces of the switch.

Understanding Switch Features

In Chapter 1, you were introduced to switches. As a quick review, a switch is a central connectivity device to which ...

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