Re: VLAN Configuration at access layer [7:48632]
On Thu, 11 Jul 2002, John Brandis wrote: > >From here, can I use as the access point of my network, other lower end > catalyst switchs, and just plug them into their distribution points for each > VLAN at my Distribution layer,,,or does each access layer switch need to be > fully configured as a VTP client of my-network, also configuring VLAN > membership and appropriate links ? It depends on how much your network is going to change. Do people change departments but sit at the same desk? Is there a VLAN for things other than PCs (IP Phones, security cameras, wireless access points) that are going to plug into the same switches? As a convienience thing, VTP on the distribution/access layers is very handy. I do it here - the switches in our patch panel room not only run desktop PCs, but also wireless APs and front desk demo machines, all in their own VLANs. Rgds, - I. -- Ian Henderson CCNA, CCNP Senior Network Engineer, Chime Communications Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=48641&t=48632 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: VLAN Configuration at access layer [7:48632]
John, where in Sydney are you? If you plug a switch or hub directly of a Distribution switch, there needs to be no configured VLAN information (such as VTP) configured on the end switch, provided you plug your switch/hub into a VLAN defined port on the distry switch, that will work fine, however you will not be segregating the bottom parts of your network. For instance: We have 2 x 6509's at our Core as VTP Servers, we have fibre dropped to around 10 3548s which run VTP and have full VTP/VLAN information, from there we directly connect access layer switches without VTP info into the distry switch and set the port on the disty switch to be a member of the VLAN we wish.. then its all fine.. Directly connected, you can however have your access layer switchs be VLAN aware, but I find its not really needed.. we split our floors in half, VLAN 200 and 202, we have 4 ports on the Disty switch 2 for VLAN 200 and 2 for VLAN 202, then its all go from there :) If you want some more examples, email me, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=48636&t=48632 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
