Etherchannel Labs

This lab focuses on implementing and verifying EtherChannel technology to combine multiple physical links into logical bundles, thereby enhancing bandwidth and redundancy. Layer 2 EtherChannels were configured using both LACP and PAgP between access and distribution switches, while a Layer 3 EtherChannel was created between the distribution switches using static mode. Load balancing methods were reviewed and updated to utilize both source and destination IP addresses for improved traffic distribution.

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Layer 2 and Layer 3 Etherchannel Configuration

Etherchannel

Configured Layer 2 and Layer 3 EtherChannels using LACP, PAgP, and static mode across Cisco switches, optimizing bandwidth and enabling IP-based load balancing.

Skills Demonstrated:

Configuring Layer 2 EtherChannels using LACP (active mode)
Configuring Layer 2 EtherChannels using PAgP (desirable mode)
Implementing Layer 3 static EtherChannel with routed ports
Verifying EtherChannel states using summary commands
Modifying and confirming EtherChannel load-balancing behavior
Establishing IP routing and configuring static routes for inter-VLAN communication
Testing end-to-end connectivity across the topology