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8CHAPTER

Introduction to Switch Configuration

Chapter Outline

8-1 Introduction

8-2 Introduction to VLANs

8-3 Introduction to Switch Configuration

8-4 Spanning Tree Protocol

8-5 Power over Ethernet

8-6 Troubleshooting the Switch Interface

Questions and Problems

Objectives

Be able to identify and describe the three types of VLANs
Discuss two ways of establishing VLAN membership
Understand how to use commands to configure a network switch
Be able to explain the steps for configuring a static VLAN
Explain the purpose of Spanning Tree Protocol
Discuss the purpose of the five Spanning Tree Protocol states
Discuss the advantages of using Power over Ethernet
Understand best practices for managing switch security

Key Terms

VLAN (virtual ...

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