Comprehensive Cisco Switch Setup Guide: Models 2960, 3850, 4500 | Configuration step by step [2024]

Join me in this detailed tutorial where I walk you through the step-by-step process of setting up three Cisco switches: the 2960X, 3850X, and C4500X. From creating hostnames to configuring VLANs and enabling EtherChannel, this video covers everything you need to ensure a smooth and secure network operation. Perfect for network administrators and IT professionals looking to enhance their skills or anyone interested in Cisco networking technologies. Don’t forget to hit the like button, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more tech tutorials like this one!
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Step 1: Create hostname:
configure terminal
hostname Edge2960
step 2: no ip lookup
no ip domain-lookup
Step 3: Create OOB management IP
enable
configure terminal
interface FastEthernet0
ip address 10.0.255.252 255.255.255.0
no shutdown
exit
ip default-gateway 10.0.255.1
exit
write memory
Step 4: Enable the SSH and telnet on the managemnet port
enable secret password
username admin privilege 15 secret password
ip domain-name 10.0.255.252
crypto key generate rsa
ip ssh version 2
line vty 0 15
transport input telnet ssh
password password
login local
exit
write memory
Step 5: Create vlan
! Create VLANs and name them
vlan 201
name WAN
vlan 202
name iDRAC
vlan 203
name MNG
Step 6: Assign VLANs to the specified ports
! Assign VLANs to the specified ports
interface range GigabitEthernet1/0/1-12
switchport mode access
switchport access vlan 201
interface range GigabitEthernet1/0/13-24
switchport mode access
switchport access vlan 202
interface range GigabitEthernet1/0/25-36
switchport mode access
switchport access vlan 203
Step 7: Configure EtherChannel for Te1/0/1-2
! Configure EtherChannel for Te1/0/1-2
interface range TenGigabitEthernet1/0/1 - 2
switchport mode trunk
switchport trunk allowed vlan 201,202,203
channel-group 21 mode active
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Step 1: Create hostname:
configure terminal
hostname Edge3850
step 2: no ip lookup
no ip domain-lookup
Step 3: Create OOB managemenet IP
enable
configure terminal
interface GigabitEthernet0/0
ip address 10.0.255.253 255.255.255.0
no shutdown
exit
exit
write memory
Step 4: Enable the SSH and telnet on the managemnet port
enable secret password
username admin privilege 15 secret password
ip domain-name francistech.online
crypto key generate rsa
ip ssh version 2
line vty 0 15
transport input telnet ssh
password password
login local
exit
write memory
Step 5: Create vlan
! Create VLANs and assign ports
vlan 301
name DMZ1
!
vlan 302
name DMZ2
!
vlan 303
name LAN
!
vlan 304
name wifi
!
vlan 305
name ERouting
!
vlan 201
name WAN
!
vlan 202
name iDRAC
!
vlan 203
name MNG
!
Step 6: Assign VLANs to the specified ports
! Assign ports to VLANs
interface range GigabitEthernet1/0/1 - 12
switchport access vlan 301
!
interface range GigabitEthernet1/0/13 - 24
switchport access vlan 302
!
interface range GigabitEthernet1/0/25 - 36
switchport access vlan 303
!
interface range GigabitEthernet1/0/37 - 42
switchport access vlan 304
!
interface range GigabitEthernet1/0/43 - 48
switchport access vlan 305
Step 7: Assign IP addresses to VLANs
interface Vlan305
ip address 10.0.199.254 255.255.255.0
!
interface Vlan202
ip address 10.0.254.1 255.255.255.0
!
interface Vlan203
ip address 10.0.255.1 255.255.255.0
!
Step 8: Configure EtherChannel for TenGigabitEthernet1/1/3 - 4
configure terminal
interface range TenGigabitEthernet1/1/3 - 4
switchport mode trunk
switchport trunk allowed vlan 301,302,303,305, 202,203
channel-group 31 mode active
end
write memory
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Step 1: Setup hostname
configure terminal
hostname Core4500
step 2: no ip lookup
no ip domain-lookup
Step 3: Create OOB managemenet IP
enable
configure terminal
interface FastEthernet1
ip address 10.0.255.254 255.255.255.0
no shutdown
exit
ip default-gateway 10.0.255.1
exit
write memory
Step 4: Enable the SSH and telnet on the managemnet port
enable secret password
username admin privilege 15 secret password
ip domain-name francistech.online
crypto key generate rsa
ip ssh version 2
line vty 0 15
transport input telnet ssh
password password
login local
exit
write memory
Step 5: Enable vlan.
! Create VLANs and assign ports
vlan 301
name DMZ1
!
vlan 302
name DMZ2
!
vlan 303
name LAN
!
vlan 304
name wifi
!
vlan 305
name ERouting
!
vlan 201
name WAN
vlan 202
name iDRAC
vlan 203
name MNG
Step 6: Create PortChannel.
configure terminal
! Create the EtherChannel and specify the allowed VLANs
interface range TenGigabitEthernet1/31 - 32
switchport mode trunk
switchport trunk allowed vlan 301,302,303,305, 202,203
channel-group 41 mode active
! Create the EtherChannel and specify the allowed VLANs
interface range TenGigabitEthernet1/29 - 30
switchport mode trunk
switchport trunk allowed vlan 201,202,203
channel-group 42 mode active
end
write memory
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