Objectives
• Determine the cable types to use to connect all devices to the switch.
• Add appropriate modules to switches and routers.
• Connect the devices to the switch using the appropriate cable types.
Background / Preparation
The results of a site survey for an ISP customer indicate that the customer needs to upgrade the LAN to include a new standalone switch. The network has an existing router (Router0) and a Linksys 300N router. It is necessary to determine which interfaces are needed on the new switch to provide connectivity to the router, the Linksys device, and the customer PCs. The customer wants to use copper cabling.
Note: Links created with the switch may take a minute to change from amber to green. Switch between Simulation mode and Realtime mode to speed up this process.
Step 1: Determine the required connectivity options.
a. Click Router0. Using the information in the Physical Device View window on the Physical tab, determine what type of interface is available on the router to connect to the new switch.
Hint: Place the mouse pointer on the interface to display the interface type. Click on the interface type to display a description of the interface.
b. Which interface is available on the router to connect to the new switch? What type of cable is required?
c. Click the Linksys 300N. Using the picture on the Physical tab, determine what type of cable is necessary to connect to the new switch.
d. Which interface is available on the Linksys 300N to connect to the new switch? What type of cable is required?
Step 2: Configure the new switch with the required options.
a. Click Switch0.
b. On the Physical tab, explore each switch module available under the Modules option.
c. Choose the appropriate interfaces to connect to Router0 and the Linksys 300N router.
d. Choose the appropriate interfaces to connect to the existing PCs.
e. Power down the switch using the power button in the Physical Device View window on the Physical tab.
f. Choose the appropriate modules for the switch. Add the four necessary interfaces to the switch.
g. Power up the switch using the power button shown in the Physical Device View window on the Physical tab.
h. Click the Config tab. Select each interface and ensure that the On box is checked.
Step 3: Connect the router to the switch.
a. Using the appropriate cable, connect the router port to the first available switch port. Click the Config tab on the router. Select the interface and ensure that the On box is checked.
b. Verify connectivity. A green light appears on each end of the link if the cabling is correct.
Step 4: Connect the Linksys 300N to the switch.
a. Using the appropriate cable, connect the Linksys 300N to the second available port on the new switch.
b. Verify connectivity. A green light appears on each end of the link if the cabling is correct.
Step 5: Connect the PCs to the switch.
a. Using the appropriate cable, connect the existing PCs to the new switch.
b. Verify connectivity. A green light appears on each end of the links if the cabling is correct.
c. Click the Check Results button at the bottom of this instruction window to check your work.
Step 4: Connect the Linksys 300N to the switch.
a. Using the appropriate cable, connect the Linksys 300N to the second available port on the new switch.
b. Verify connectivity. A green light appears on each end of the link if the cabling is correct.
Step 5: Connect the PCs to the switch.
a. Using the appropriate cable, connect the existing PCs to the new switch.
b. Verify connectivity. A green light appears on each end of the links if the cabling is correct.
c. Click the Check Results button at the bottom of this instruction window to check your work.
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