7.2.7 -View Network Device MAC Address #ccnanetworkengineer #ccna #computer#networking#switch#switc
Background / Scenario Every device on an Ethernet LAN is identified by a Layer 2 MAC address. This address is assigned by the manufacturer and stored in the firmware of the NIC. This lab will explore and analyze the components that make up a MAC address, and how you can find this information on a switch and a PC. You will cable the equipment as shown in the topology. You will configure the switch and PC to match the addressing table. You will verify your configurations by testing for network connectivity. After the devices have been configured and network connectivity has been verified, you will use various commands to retrieve information from the devices to answer questions about your network equipment. Note: The switches used are Cisco Catalyst 2960s with Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2) (lanbasek9 image). Other switches and Cisco IOS versions can be used. Depending on the model and Cisco IOS version, the commands available and the output produced might vary from what is shown in the labs. Note: Make sure that the switches have been erased and have no startup configurations. If you are unsure, ask your instructor. Objectives Part 1: Configure Devices and Verify Connectivity Part 2: Display, Describe, and Analyze Ethernet MAC Addresses Required Resources • 1 Switch (Cisco 2960 with Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2) lanbasek9 image or comparable) • 1 PC (Windows with a terminal emulation program, such as Tera Term) • Console cable to configure the Cisco switch via the console ports • Ethernet cables as shown in the topology
Background / Scenario Every device on an Ethernet LAN is identified by a Layer 2 MAC address. This address is assigned by the manufacturer and stored in the firmware of the NIC. This lab will explore and analyze the components that make up a MAC address, and how you can find this information on a switch and a PC. You will cable the equipment as shown in the topology. You will configure the switch and PC to match the addressing table. You will verify your configurations by testing for network connectivity. After the devices have been configured and network connectivity has been verified, you will use various commands to retrieve information from the devices to answer questions about your network equipment. Note: The switches used are Cisco Catalyst 2960s with Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2) (lanbasek9 image). Other switches and Cisco IOS versions can be used. Depending on the model and Cisco IOS version, the commands available and the output produced might vary from what is shown in the labs. Note: Make sure that the switches have been erased and have no startup configurations. If you are unsure, ask your instructor. Objectives Part 1: Configure Devices and Verify Connectivity Part 2: Display, Describe, and Analyze Ethernet MAC Addresses Required Resources • 1 Switch (Cisco 2960 with Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2) lanbasek9 image or comparable) • 1 PC (Windows with a terminal emulation program, such as Tera Term) • Console cable to configure the Cisco switch via the console ports • Ethernet cables as shown in the topology