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VLANs and Modern Switching

Access Ports vs Trunk Ports

VLANs and Modern Switching

Access Ports vs Trunk Ports

intermediate

Learn the difference between access ports (single VLAN) and trunk ports (multiple VLANs).

9 steps 12 minIntermediate

What you'll learn

  • Explain the difference between access ports and trunk ports
  • Understand how switches assign devices to VLANs
  • Identify when trunk ports are required in a network
  • Recognize access and trunk ports in Cisco IOS output

Key Terms included

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