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Difficulty: EasyVLAN Configuration and Access Port Setup

An administrator is connecting a workstation to port FastEthernet 0/8 on a switch. Which interface configuration command must be executed to explicitly force the port into static access mode?

  1. switchport mode accessAnswer
  2. B
    switchport access vlan 8
  3. C
    vlan 8
  4. D
    switchport mode dynamic desirable

Answer

The command 'switchport mode access' explicitly configures an interface to operate strictly as a Layer 2 access port.
The command 'switchport mode access' instructs Cisco IOS to statically set the interface operational mode to access (non-trunking). This disables dynamic trunking negotiation on that interface.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the goal of configuring a switchport for host connection
Host connections require non-trunking access ports that statically belong to a single broadcast domain.
By default, switch ports on modern Catalyst switches may attempt DTP negotiation unless configured explicitly.
2
Select the Cisco IOS command that sets administrative port mode
Executing 'switchport mode access' in interface configuration mode forces the interface to function as an access port.
This command overrides dynamic mode negotiation and ensures the interface remains an access port.

Key Concept

Access Port Mode Configuration
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VLAN Configuration and Access Port Setup

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