Experiment No.

(1) CN 322

Experiment No. (1)

Verifying Default Switch Configuration

Figure (6-1) Topology for Lab 6-1

Objective
Investigate the default configuration of a 2900 series switch.

Background/Preparation
Cable a network that is similar to the one in Figure (6.1). The 2950 series switch produced the
configuration output in this lab. Another switch might produce different output. You should
execute the following steps on each switch unless you are specifically instructed otherwise.
Select the Command Line option from the menu to perform the steps for this lab.
Start a HyperTerminal session.
Implement the procedure documented in Appendix B, “Erasing and Reloading the Switch,”
on all switches before you continue with this lab.

General Configuration Tips

■ Use the question mark (?) and arrow keys to help to enter commands.
■ Each command mode restricts the set of available commands. If you have difficulty entering
a command, check the prompt and then enter ? for a list of available commands. You might
be using the wrong command mode or the wrong syntax.
■ To disable a feature, enter the keyword no before the command, such as no ip address.
■ Save the configuration changes to NVRAM so that you do not lose the changes if there is a
system reload or power outage.

Table 6-1 Switch Command Modes

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Task 1: Enter Privileged Mode

Step 1. Privileged mode gives access to all the switch commands. Because many of
the privileged mode commands configure operating parameters, privileged mode
access should be password protected to prevent unauthorized use. The privileged
mode command set includes those commands that are contained in user EXEC mode,
as well as the configure command through which access to the remaining command
modes is gained.
Switch>enable
Switch#

Step 2. Notice that the prompt changed to reflect privileged EXEC mode.

Task 2: Examine the Current Switch Configuration

Step 1. Examine the current running configuration file:
Switch#show running-config

How many Fast Ethernet and GigabitEthernet interfaces does the switch have?
Answer:????????

What is the range of values shown for the VTY lines? (VTY: Virtual Terminal Lines)

Answer:????????

Step 2. Examine the current contents of NVRAM.

(Non-volatile random-access memory (NVRAM) is random-access memory that retains its

information when power is turned off.)

Switch#show startup-config

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Answer:????????

Why does the switch give this response?

Answer:????????

Step 3. Show the current IP address of the switch.

Switch#show interface VLAN 1

Is an IP address set on the switch?

Answer:????????

What is the MAC address of this virtual switch interface?

Answer:????????

Is this interface up?

Answer:????????

Step 4. You can show the IP properties of the interface by entering the following
command:
Switch#show ip interface VLAN 1

Task 3: Get Cisco IOS Software Information

Examine the version information that the switch reports. (IOS: Internetwork Operating System)
Switch#show version

What is the IOS version that the switch is running?

Answer:????????

What is the base MAC address of this switch?

Answer:????????

Is the switch running Enterprise Edition software?

Answer:????????

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Is the switch running Enhanced Image software, indicated by the letters EA in the
IOS filename (2950series)?
Answer:????????

Task 4: Examine the Fast Ethernet Interfaces

Examine the default properties of the Fast Ethernet interfaces. As an example,
examine the properties of the fourth interface:
2950:
Switch#show interface fastethernet 0/4

Note: This can be a trunk or access port.

Is the interface up or down?

Answer:????????

What is the MAC address of the interface?

Answer:????????

What is the speed and duplex setting of the interface?

Answer:????????

or
Switch#show interface gigabitethernet 0/1

Note: This can be a trunk or access port.

Is the interface up or down?

Answer:????????

What event would make an interface go up?

Answer:????????

What is the MAC address of the interface?

Answer:????????

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What is the speed and duplex setting of the interface?

Answer:????????

Test: Switch#show interface fastethernet 0/10, and other, comment on this.

Answer:????????

Task 5: Examine VLAN Information

Examine the default VLAN settings of the switch.
Switch#show vlan

What is the name of VLAN 1?

Answer:????????

Which ports are in this VLAN?

Answer:????????

Is VLAN 1 active?
Answer:????????

What type of VLAN is the default VLAN?

Answer:????????

Task 6: Examine Flash Memory

Examine the contents of the Flash directory.
Switch#dir flash:
or
Switch#show flash
Name the files and directories found.
Answer:????????

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Task 7: Examine the Startup Configuration File

Step 1. To see the contents of the startup configuration file, enter the show running-
config command in privileged EXEC mode.
Switch#show startup-config

Step 2. The switch responds with the following:

Answer:????????

Why does this message appear?

Answer:????????

Step 3. Copy the current configuration to NVRAM. This step ensures that any
changes made will be available to the switch if there is a reload or if the power goes
off.
Switch#copy running-config startup-config

Destination filename [startup-config]?

Answer:????????

Step 4. Show the contents of NVRAM.

Switch#show startup-config

What is displayed now?

Answer:????????

Task 8: Exit the Switch

Step 1. Exit to the switch welcome screen.
Switch#exit