• DHCP

    DHCP

    What is DHCP and how can we configure it to help our network? DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, which is a protocol that automatically assigns network addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and DNS servers to devices. Automatic assignment reduces the manual workload otherwise required by network administrators. This lab starts by taking you…

  • Inter-VLAN Routing

    Inter-VLAN Routing

    The objective of this lab is to introduce the concept of inter-VLAN routing and demonstrate how multiple physical connections can be consolidated into a single connection through trunking. Please familiarize yourself with the topology below before we begin. At a basic level, the purpose of a VLAN is to split one broadcast domain into multiple.…

  • Static Routes

    Static Routes

    This lab is designed to give you a basic understanding on how static routes function, are configured, and why we use them. Before we dive in deep, lets back up and take a look at the complete picture. Take a moment to analyze the topology and get a feel for where the networks are located.…