VTP Configuration Sim
Question
A new switch is being added to the River Campus LAN. You will work to complete this process by first configuring the building_2 switch with an IP address and default gateway. For the switch host address, you should use the last available IP address on the management subnet. In addition, the switch needs to be configured to be in the same VTP domain as the building_1 switch and also needs to be configured as a VTP client. Assume that the IP configuration and VTP configuration on building_1 are complete and correct.
The configuration of the router is not accessible for this exercise. You must accomplish the following tasks:
Determine and configure the IP host address of the new switch.
Determine and configure the default gateway of the new switch.
Determine and configure the correct VTP domain name for the new switch.
Configure the new switch as a VTP client.
Note: In the exam, you might be asked to use first, second… available IP address on the management subnet.
Answer and Explanation
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The question states we can’t access the router so we can only get required information from switch building_1. Click on the PC connected with switch building_1 (through a console line) to access switch building_1′s CLI. On this switch use the show running-config command:
building_1#show running-config
Next use the show vtp status command to learn about the vtp domain on this switch
building_1#show vtp status
(Notice: the IP address, IP default-gateway and VTP domain name might be different!!!)
You should write down these 3 parameters carefully.
Configuring the new switch
+ Determine and configure the IP host address of the new switch
The question requires “for the switch host address, you should use the last available IP address on the management subnet”. The building_1 switch’s IP address, which is 192.168.22.50 255.255.255.224, belongs to the management subnet.
Increment: 32 (because 224 = 1110 0000)
Network address: 192.168.22.32
Broadcast address: 192.168.22.63
->The last available IP address on the management subnet is 192.168.22.62 and it hasn’t been used (notice that the IP address of Fa0/1 interface of the router is also the default gateway address 192.168.22.35).
Also notice that the management IP address of a switch should be configured in Vlan1 interface. After it is configured, we can connect to it via telnet or SSH to manage it.
Switch2#configure terminal
Switch2(config)#interface Vlan1
Switch2(config-if)#ip address 192.168.22.62 255.255.255.224
Switch2(config-if)#no shutdown
+ Determine and configure the default gateway of the new switch
The default gateway of this new switch is same as that of building_1 switch, which is 192.168.22.35
Switch2(config-if)#exit
Switch2(config)#ip default-gateway 192.168.22.35
+ Determine and configure the correct VTP domain name for the new switch
The VTP domain name shown on building_1 switch is 9tut so we have to use it in the new switch (notice: the VTP domain name will be different in the exam and it is case sensitive so be careful)
Switch2(config)# vtp domain 9tut
+ Configure the new switch as a VTP client
Switch2(config)#vtp mode client
We should check the new configuration with the “show running-config” & “show vtp status”; also try pinging from the new switch to the the default gateway to make sure it works well.
Finally save the configuration
Switch2(config)#exit
Switch2#copy running-config startup-config
You can download this sim and practice it with Packet tracer here.
hello … Where do I download the file packet tracer to run the setup?
http://www.certprepare.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=1664
By the grace of Almighty I have passed ICND2 exam today and I’m now a CCNA qualified.
VTP sim from http://www.9tut.net/icnd2/icnd2-labsim/vtp-configuration-sim#more-129 appeared in the exam with different ip sequence.
Thank you 9tut.com for being a part in my certification.
I recenetly took the ICDN 2 test and was lucky enough to get this exact question. The info presented here is acurate however when I ran show running-config it would not accept the command. This isnt my first pony show but this one irritated the crap out of me.
This question was on the ICND2 today.
this question was in icdn2 today
This question appeared on the ICND2 for me
Are there any other SIMS you guys noticed besides the three OSPF, VTP, NAT. Trying to get theses covered hoping there is not any others. Doubt I’ll be that lucky. Take icnd2 the 31st. Let you guys now how it goes.
Had this SIM on the test. 10/31/11. SHOW RUNNING-CONFIG DOES NOT WORK!!!!
how would you find the default gateway if running config isn’t available?
sh ip default-gateway?
if sh run does not work
sh cdp neighbors detail some helpful + sh ip int
and try to ping router.
Or traceroute possible…
wr term?
I guess you could also use #sh startup-config also. Btw, I didn’t realise sh ip default-gateway was an actual command as it’s not in the ? list and also not tabbed.. you have to write it out in full but it does work.
I had this sim today. SH RUN working properly on old switch.
And I’ve passed this exam. Thanks to 9tut!
@jon or others
Just wondering, which switch does “show running-config” does’nt work? is it on the old or new switch? if it’s on the new switch, why bother showing the “sh run comaqnd? any thoughts?
Thanks
Does copy run start work?
the VTP sim was on my ICND2 test today.
use sh cdp neighbours
then
sh cdp entry router
use sh cdp neighbours
then
sh cdp entry router
The question was confusing today.It says For the switch host address, you should use the first available IP address on the management subnet. And the management ip was 192.168.127.130 255.255.255.224 and the default gateway address was 192.168.127.129 How can we use the first available IP address in this question.Is the question right?
Getting ready to do my ICND1, need some tips on what is there to know about the exam.
@assbc
255.255.255.224 = 30 host IP per subnet
192.168.127.128 network
1st IP 192.168.127.129
2nd IP 192.168.127.130
192.168.127.131 will be the first vailable since the first two are taken.
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Guys, just wondering, why is building_1 not a server? anybody made the switch as a VTP server on their test?
This question was on my ICND2 yesterday
@Radiant9- as per ccna2b question, did you make the other switch as a server?
Thanks!
The question said that it should be a client
Hi all ! I passed my ICND1 +2 last days with 899 and 874 points. These trainings helps me really to understand the principles of questions in the certification. Now I´m looking for to get CCNP. Thanks to 9tut for your excellent work ! Good stuff !
@Anonynous @9tut
my question was regarding to the old switch-building-1 not the new switch! I know that the new switch should be a client! the old switch as per packet is client, so my question is will you make the old-buliding1 switch a server?
Thanks!
The building one switch is already configured, so you dont need to make any change there
When configuring VLAN’s and assigning their ip address do we have to also do the ‘no shutdown’ command. on the ‘VTP configuration sim’ switch 1 which was already configured had not had the ‘no shutdown’ cammand under its VLAN1 interface. But in the explanation above it clearly states it.
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Had this question today and solve it
Pass the ICND2
Thank you 9tut for the work
I took the test a couple of days ago and got this question. I knew how to configured the router with plenty of practice in Packet Tracer.
But the cmd – show running-config didn’t work nor did show default-gateway, show vtp status. I failled the test. I know it’s because I missed this question. Maybe there was something wrong with the lab.
The multiple choice questions were on there and I am confident I got those right.
@Alex
Maybe we could use wr term instead of show run??? If not we could run show cdp neighbors detail on 1st switch to find R1′s address, ie the default gateway address.
Then run same command on 2nd switch to find the Vlan1 ip address of building1 switch.
If show vtp status is disabled, maybe we could use show vtp domain on building1 switch?
I only have packet tracer so not all these commands work there and I’m not sure if you can use them in the sims, but there has to be commands to find out the info and I think these commmands would work.
Anybody agree with my commands or know what to use, I have my exam soon, thanks.
@Dave – thanks for the info. I took the exam again and received this exact same question. This time, I realized what I did wrong from the other test. Something very common sense…enable.
Duh!!
I can’t believe I forgot that step. So, of course after enable, show VTP, then the information was provided. Also, show running-config worked as well to get the other info I needed to complete the lab. Finished the lab portion of the test in five minutes. Next time, I’ll try not to think too much.
Good luck on your test!
Had this exact question in my ICND2 today albeit using different IP adresses.
Passed the exam, thanks 9tut!
Hey do no shut vlan1 on “vtp server switch” I spend like 20mins and no way..after exam. Had vlan1 on new switch down/down, any other suggestion?
Passed ICND-2 today – marks 888
Guys be careful, the questions have been slightly changed. I got only one SIM-VTP domain,
IP address: first available one, rest was similar to 9tut
No EIGRP – No ACL 2 SIM
I got 1 question of OSPF which i barely did successfully.
best of luck to you all.
@Hani – Thanks for the heads up, I take my ICND2 tomorrow morning..Wish me luck!!
Passed today – 902
Had this question on my exam – first available IP address
Quite a few IPv6 questions
A few OSPF questions
@ Gibran, Congrats
just passed icnd2 with 916
had the exact same question.
a quite a lot of switching
Passed ICND2 today with 944!! I had this same VTP sim on my test. This is the only SIM I had to configure on my test
Hi all and thanks 9tut, this lab has been very helpfull
Also if some1 has the ICND2 exam dump please email it to me at spirit.986@live.com, I am planning to take the exam next week
Thanks
this site is outdated, I just took my ICND2 exam and the pool of questions is change., but I pass with my own knowledge
i had this question on my ICND2 today…. i could not get to priviledged mode on building_1 switch…. thus couldn’t retrieve any ip addresses for anything. tried all the show commands on building_2, nothing poped up….gave up 4 questions.
i had also had couple of frame-relay questions…. KNOW THOSE SHOW commands….. also KNOW the debug and show commands and what they do!!!! i had multiple questions on those
Hi Guys! Can anyone tell me where i can download the cisco router ios for GNS3 purpose as am preparing my iins. My e-mail: nissy357@yahoo.com Kind regards.
Guys!! Whatever you do in answering the questions in the exam. Do it quick, precise and get the normal questions right BEFORE you jump into a lab, and you are better lucky your heart is not beating rushing blood up your head, plus the screen/eye over concentraion, trying to drag your tail from getting bit by the digital clock countdown at the top right of the screen! PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE ALL the labs you find HERE or buy more if you can!
Before, i used to squeeze my eyebrows when i read people taking these short cuts, getting most if not the exact question before the exam… BUT. How come with 80percent —config, verify, troubleshoot etc and 88percent –implement, veryfy etc and 83percent and 83 percent and 53percent. These cisco guys tell me ´´THE SCORES BELOW ARE NOT CUMULATIVE.
this is also included today in ICND2 exam
Johnnyenglish. i KNOW EXACTLY how you feel!!
Hi, guys.
I cant sleep well! Not with all these comments above chasing me in my dreams… I am booking for a retake. Revenge time! I´ve got some lessons though and thanks for all the support here. But i have always been wondering.. these cisco guy with their software management.. impossible, you cant have thesame exam questions, TWICE. So i never worry too much of trying to remember what i had but to learn more of what i dont.
Pay attention here to the little trick they use to squeeze 150 dollas from you as:
first usable address in the subnet (whereas two of it has already been used, so the third is what to use) comment ¨¨assbc¨¨ above!
READ the question WELL!
I am sure i will be back searching for ccnp materials next time around.
´´a touch to my hat and bowing down to you all´´
many regards
Hi 9tut… Hi Guys! Can you please help me… I will take exam this Feb. Please send me latest dump so that I will have an idea for the exam.. sir.saadelsayed@yahoo.com
Building 1 inf fa0/23 and
Building 2 inf fa0/24
without configuration of ip add, How would function ping from B1′s hosts to B2′s hosts or viceversa ?
Question dont ask it . But if it is, what will be the answer ?
Please help me to clear my idea.
Thankyou.