Lab – Configuring 802.

1Q Trunk-Based Inter-VLAN Routing

Topology

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Addressing Table

Device Interface IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway

R1 G0/1.1 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 N/A

G0/1.10 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0 N/A
G0/1.20 192.168.20.1 255.255.255.0 N/A
Lo0 209.165.200.225 255.255.255.224 N/A
S1 VLAN 1 192.168.1.11 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1
S2 VLAN 1 192.168.1.12 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1
PC-A NIC 192.168.10.3 255.255.255.0 192.168.10.1
PC-B NIC 192.168.20.3 255.255.255.0 192.168.20.1

Switch Port Assignment Specifications

Ports Assignment Network

S1 F0/1 802.1Q Trunk N/A

S2 F0/1 802.1Q Trunk N/A
S1 F0/5 802.1Q Trunk N/A
S1 F0/6 VLAN 10 – Students 192.168.10.0/24
S2 F0/18 VLAN 20 – Faculty 192.168.20.0/24

Objectives
Part 1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings
Part 2: Configure Switches with VLANs and Trunking
Part 3: Configure Trunk-Based Inter-VLAN Routing

Background / Scenario
A second method of providing routing and connectivity for multiple VLANs is through the use of an 802.1Q
trunk between one or more switches and a single router interface. This method is also known as router-on-a-
stick inter-VLAN routing. In this method, the physical router interface is divided into multiple subinterfaces
that provide logical pathways to all VLANs connected.
In this lab, you will configure trunk-based inter-VLAN routing and verify connectivity to hosts on different
VLANs as well as with a loopback on the router.
Note: The routers used with CCNA hands-on labs are Cisco 1941 Integrated Services Routers (ISRs) with
Cisco IOS, Release 15.2(4)M3 (universalk9 image). The switches used are Cisco Catalyst 2960s with Cisco
IOS, Release 15.0(2) (lanbasek9 image). Other routers, switches and Cisco IOS versions can be used.
Depending on the model and Cisco IOS version, the commands available and output produced might vary
from what is shown in the labs. Refer to the Router Interface Summary Table at the end of the lab for the
correct interface identifiers.

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Note: Make sure that the routers and switches have been erased and have no startup configurations. If you
are unsure, contact your instructor.

Required Resources
• 1 Router (Cisco 1941 with Cisco IOS, release 15.2(4)M3 universal image or comparable)
• 2 Switches (Cisco 2960 with Cisco IOS, release 15.0(2) lanbasek9 image or comparable)
• 2 PCs (Windows 7, Vista, or XP with terminal emulation program, such as Tera Term)
• Console cables to configure the Cisco IOS devices via the console ports
• Ethernet cables as shown in the topology

Part 1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings

In Part 1, we set up the network topology and configure basic settings on the PC hosts, switches, and router.
The console & vty password is cisco, the enable password is class.

Part 2: Configure Switches with VLANs and Trunking

In Part 2, you will configure the switches with VLANs and trunking.

Step 1: Configure VLANs on S1.

a. On S1, configure the VLANs and names listed in the Switch Port Assignment Specifications table. Write
the commands you used in the space provided.
S1(config)# vlan 10
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S1(config-vlan)# name Students
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S1(config-vlan)# vlan 20
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S1(config-vlan)# name Faculty
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S1(config-vlan)# exit
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b. On S1, configure the interface connected to R1 as a trunk. Also configure the interface connected to S2
as a trunk. Write the commands you used in the space provided.
S1(config)# interface f0/5
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S1(config-if)# switchport mode trunk
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S1(config-if)# interface f0/1
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S1(config-if)# switchport mode trunk
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c. On S1, assign the access port for PC-A to VLAN 10. Write the commands you used in the space
provided.
S1(config)# interface f0/6
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S1(config-if)# switchport mode access
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S1(config-if)# switchport access vlan 10

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Step 2: Configure VLANs on Switch 2.

a. On S2, configure the VLANs and names listed in the Switch Port Assignment Specifications table.
b. On S2, verify that the VLAN names and numbers match those on S1. Write the command you used in the
space provided. S2#show vlan brief
c. On S2, assign the access port for PC-B to VLAN 20.
d. On S2, configure the interface connected to S1 as a trunk.

Part 3: Configure Trunk-Based Inter-VLAN Routing

In Part 3, you will configure R1 to route to multiple VLANs by creating subinterfaces for each VLAN. This
method of inter-VLAN routing is called router-on-a-stick.

Step 1: Configure a subinterface for VLAN 1.

a. Create a subinterface on R1 G0/1 for VLAN 1 using 1 as the subinterface ID. Write the command you
used in the space provided.
R1(config)# interface g0/1.1
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b. Configure the subinterface to operate on VLAN 1. Write the command you used in the space provided.
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R1(config-subif)# encapsulation dot1Q 1

c. Configure the subinterface with the IP address from the Address Table. Write the command you used in
the space provided.
R1(config-subif)# ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
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Step 2: Configure a subinterface for VLAN 10.

a. Create a subinterface on R1 G0/1 for VLAN 10 using 10 as the subinterface ID.
b. Configure the subinterface to operate on VLAN 10.
c. Configure the subinterface with the address from the Address Table.

Step 3: Configure a subinterface for VLAN 20.

a. Create a subinterface on R1 G0/1 for VLAN 20 using 20 as the subinterface ID.
b. Configure the subinterface to operate on VLAN 20.
c. Configure the subinterface with the address from the Address Table.

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Step 4: Enable the G0/1 interface.

Enable the G0/1 interface. Write the commands you used in the space provided.
R1(config)# interface g0/1
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R1(config-if)# no shutdown

Step 5: Verify connectivity.

Enter the command to view the routing table on R1. What networks are listed?
R1#show ip route
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YES
From PC-A, is it possible to ping the default gateway for VLAN 10? _____
From PC-A, is it possible to ping PC-B? _____
YES
From PC-A, is it possible to ping Lo0? _____
YES
From PC-A, is it possible to ping S2? _____
YES
If the answer is no to any of these questions, troubleshoot the configurations and correct any errors.

Reflection
What are the advantages of trunk-based or router-on-a-stick inter-VLAN routing?
Router-on-a-stick inter-VLAN routing allows for one interface to route to multiple VLANs unlike
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the legacy inter-VLAN method which requires one port per VLAN
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