Cisco Switch Configuration

Cisco Switch Configuration

1st Gagana M

Dept. of ISE Presidency University Bangalore, India

gaganagowdam1106@gmail.com

2nd Mr. Raghavendra M Devadas

Assistant Professor, School of Engineering Presidency University

Bangalore, India

Abstract—This study examines Cisco switch setup in a network setting. For the administration, security, and performance of the network to be at their best, Cisco switches must be configured properly. The key ideas and best practises used in the setup of Cisco switches are thoroughly examined in this study. It addresses issues including VLANs, STP, QoS, port security, and other network protocols. To assess the efficacy of various configuration options, the research methodology consists of a literature review, case studies, and real-world tests. The results of this study demonstrate that properly configuring Cisco switches enhances network management capabilities, decreases downtime, and greatly improves network performance and security. The research paper also highlights some common configuration errors and provides recommendations for avoiding them. This study contributes to the field of network administration by providing a comprehensive overview of Cisco switch configuration, prac- tical recommendations for improving network performance and security, and insights into future research directions.

Index Terms—Hostname, Password, VLAN Interface, Access ports, Trunk ports, SSH, IP Routing, ACL