How to Configure a Trunk Port on a Cisco Switch. Switchport trunk in computer networking refers to a specific configuration on a switch port that allows it to carry traffic for multiple VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks). This is in contrast to an “access port,” which typically carries traffic for a single VLAN. Let’s explore the concept in… Read More »
System Message Logging – SYSLOG Modern network devices have advanced from simple transmitting of messages (email. documents, multimedia etc), network devices like Cisco routers and switches provide the features for network administrators to reading system messages from their internal buffer about network situation at a particular time. The way to do this is by using a Syslog server. A Syslog… Read More »
How To Configure VLAN In order to configure a VLAN, you will need to access the switch’s management interface and navigate to the VLAN configuration section. From there, you can create new VLANs, assign ports to specific VLANs, and configure VLAN settings such as VLAN IDs and names. Make sure to save your changes once you have finished… Read More »
What is VLAN ID Ranges? A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) ID Range refers to the set of numerical identifiers that can be assigned to VLANs within a network. These identifiers are significant for network segmentation, management, and security. Considerations Definition and Purpose: VLAN is a method to create multiple distinct broadcast domains in a Layer 2 network.… Read More »
What is VLAN Switchport Membership Modes? VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) switchport membership modes are network switch configurations that determine how a port on a switch behaves in relation to VLAN traffic. Understanding these modes is significant for network design and security. Here are the primary VLAN switchport membership modes: Access Mode: In access mode, a switchport can… Read More »
