Lab 8: Configuring Token Ring Switching Using the Catalyst 3920 ”Part I Practical Scenario Token Ring LANs are the second most popular type of network found in modern data centers. Most data centers that have SNA mainframes still have Token Ring networks in place. The following lab gives you practice in configuring Token Ring switching. Throughout the rest of this text, you are encouraged to use Token Ring switches, if you have them available, to enhance the labs on routing protocols and feature sets. Lab Exercise Game LANs, Inc., the same company that provides high-speed Ethernet LANs for entertainment centers around the country, also provides Token Ring LANs. One of Game LANs' customers is a small group of people still devoted to playing DOOM on their Token Ring PS/2 PCs. They currently have two Token Ring networks with two IP subnets that they want moved to a switched environment. Your task is to configure a Game LAN network by using the following parameters as design guidelines: -
Configure a Token Ring switched network as depicted in Figure 2-41. Figure 2-41. Game LAN Token Ring Network  -
Use the VTP domain "rings" and set the switch to be a VTP server. -
Create two VLANs, one for subnet 128.100.1.0/24 and one for 128.100.2.0/24. -
Configure ports 3-24 to be in the VLAN that contains the subnet 128.100.2.0/24. -
Configure IP routing for the network so that there is full IP connectivity to all workstations, routers, and switches. Use RIP as the routing protocol for the internetwork. Lab Objectives -
Configure a Token Ring switched network as depicted in Figure 2-41. -
Use the VTP domain "rings," and set the switch to be a VTP server. Create two VLANs, one for subnet 128.100.1.0/24 and one for 128.100.2.0/24. The actual configuration might require more VLANs than this. -
Configure ports 3 to 24 to be in the VLAN that contains the subnet 128.100.2.0/24. -
Configure the switch with the IP address as shown in the diagram. -
Use RIP as the routing protocol for the internetwork. Ensure full IP connectivity between all workstations, routers, and switches. Equipment Needed -
Two Cisco routers with Token Ring interfaces. One router must have two Token Ring interfaces. -
One Catalyst 3920 Token Ring Switch. -
The workstation(s) in the diagram are for extra testing and are not a necessary part of this lab. Physical Layout and Prestaging -
Connect the switches and the routers, as shown in Figure 2-41. -
The workstation is optional but is recommended to enhance testing and the functionality of network. |
