3.3.2.3 Lab – Configuring Rapid PVST+, PortFast, and BPDU Guard (Instructor Version)
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Topology
Addressing Table
| Device | Interface | IP Address | Subnet Mask |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | VLAN 99 | 192.168.1.11 | 255.255.255.0 |
| S2 | VLAN 99 | 192.168.1.12 | 255.255.255.0 |
| S3 | VLAN 99 | 192.168.1.13 | 255.255.255.0 |
| PC-A | NIC | 192.168.0.2 | 255.255.255.0 |
| PC-C | NIC | 192.168.0.3 | 255.255.255.0 |
VLAN Assignments
| VLAN | Name |
|---|---|
| 10 | User |
| 99 | Management |
Objectives
- Part 1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings
- Part 2: Configure VLANs, Native VLAN, and Trunks
- Part 3: Configure the Root Bridge and Examine PVST+ Convergence
- Part 4: Configure Rapid PVST+, PortFast, BPDU Guard, and Examine Convergence
Background / Scenario
The Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST) protocol is Cisco proprietary. Cisco switches default to PVST. Rapid PVST+ (IEEE 802.1w) is an enhanced version of PVST+ and allows for faster spanning-tree calculations and convergence in response to Layer 2 topology changes. Rapid PVST+ defines three port states: discarding, learning, and forwarding, and provides multiple enhancements to optimize network performance.
In this lab, you will configure the primary and secondary root bridge, examine PVST+ convergence, configure Rapid PVST+ and compare its convergence to PVST+. In addition, you will configure edge ports to transition immediately to a forwarding state using PortFast and prevent the edge ports from forwarding BDPUs using BDPU guard.
Note: This lab provides minimal assistance with the actual commands necessary for configuration. However, the required commands are provided in Appendix A. Test your knowledge by trying to configure the devices without referring to the appendix.
Note: The switches used with CCNA hands-on labs are Cisco Catalyst 2960s with Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2) (lanbasek9 image). Other switches and Cisco IOS versions can be used. Depending on the model and Cisco IOS version, the commands available and output produced might vary from what is shown in the labs.
Note: Make sure that the switches have been erased and have no startup configurations. If you are unsure, contact your instructor.
Instructor Note: Refer to the Instructor Lab Manual for the procedures to initialize and reload devices.
Required Resources
- 3 Switches (Cisco 2960 with Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2) lanbasek9 image or comparable)
- 2 PCs (Windows 7, Vista, or XP with terminal emulation program, such as Tera Term)
- Console cables to configure the Cisco IOS devices via the console ports
- Ethernet cables as shown in the topology
Part 1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings
In Part 1, you will set up the network topology and configure basic settings, such as the interface IP addresses, device access, and passwords.
Step 1: Cable the network as shown in the topology.
Step 2: Configure PC hosts.
Step 3: Initialize and reload the switches as necessary.
Step 4: Configure basic settings for each switch.
a. Disable DNS lookup.
b. Configure the device name as shown in the Topology.
c. Assign cisco as the console and vty passwords and enable login.
d. Assign class as the encrypted privileged EXEC mode password.
e. Configure logging synchronous to prevent console messages from interrupting command entry.
f. Shut down all switch ports.
g. Copy the running configuration to startup configuration.
Part 2: Configure VLANs, Native VLAN, and Trunks
In Part 2, you will create VLANs, assign switch ports to VLANs, configure trunk ports, and change the native VLAN for all switches.
Note: The required commands for Part 2 are provided in Appendix A. Test your knowledge by trying to configure the VLANs, native VLAN, and trunks without referring to the appendix.
Step 1: Create VLANs.
Use the appropriate commands to create VLANs 10 and 99 on all of the switches. Name VLAN 10 as User and VLAN 99 as Management.
S1(config)# vlan 10 S1(config-vlan)# name User S1(config-vlan)# vlan 99 S1(config-vlan)# name Management S2(config)# vlan 10 S2(config-vlan)# name User S2(config-vlan)# vlan 99 S2(config-vlan)# name Management S3(config)# vlan 10 S3(config-vlan)# name User S3(config-vlan)# vlan 99 S3(config-vlan)# name Management
Step 2: Enable user ports in access mode and assign VLANs.
For S1 F0/6 and S3 F0/18, enable the ports, configure them as access ports, and assign them to VLAN 10.
S1(config)# interface f0/6
S1(config-if)# no shutdown
S1(config-if)# switchport mode access
S1(config-if)# switchport access vlan 10
S3(config)# interface f0/18
S3(config-if)# no shutdown
S3(config-if)# switchport mode access
S3(config-if)# switchport access vlan 10
Step 3: Configure trunk ports and assign to native VLAN 99.
For ports F0/1 and F0/3 on all switches, enable the ports, configure them as trunk ports, and assign them to native VLAN 99.
S1(config)# interface range f0/1,f0/3
S1(config-if)# no shutdown
S1(config-if)# switchport mode trunk
S1(config-if)# switchport trunk native vlan 99
S2(config)# interface range f0/1,f0/3
S2(config-if)# no shutdown
S2(config-if)# switchport mode trunk
S2(config-if)# switchport trunk native vlan 99
S3(config)# interface range f0/1,f0/3
S3(config-if)# no shutdown
S3(config-if)# switchport mode trunk
S3(config-if)# switchport trunk native vlan 99
Step 4: Configure the management interface on all switches.
Using the Addressing Table, configure the management interface on all switches with the appropriate IP address.
S1(config)# interface vlan 99
S1(config-if)# ip address 192.168.1.11 255.255.255.0
S2(config)# interface vlan 99
S2(config-if)# ip address 192.168.1.12 255.255.255.0
S3(config)# interface vlan 99
S3(config-if)# ip address 192.168.1.13 255.255.255.0
Step 5: Verify configurations and connectivity.
Use the show vlan brief command on all switches to verify that all VLANs are registered in the VLAN table and that the correct ports are assigned.
S1# show vlan brief
VLAN Name Status Ports
---- -------------------------------- --------- -------------------------------
1 default active Fa0/2, Fa0/4, Fa0/5, Fa0/7
Fa0/8, Fa0/9, Fa0/10, Fa0/11
Fa0/12, Fa0/13, Fa0/14, Fa0/15
Fa0/16, Fa0/17, Fa0/18, Fa0/19
Fa0/20, Fa0/21, Fa0/22, Fa0/23
Fa0/24, Gi0/1, Gi0/2
10 User active Fa0/6
99 Management active
1002 fddi-default act/unsup
1003 token-ring-default act/unsup
1004 fddinet-default act/unsup
1005 trnet-default act/unsup
S2# show vlan brief
VLAN Name Status Ports
---- -------------------------------- --------- -------------------------------
1 default active Fa0/2, Fa0/4, Fa0/5, Fa0/6
Fa0/7, Fa0/8, Fa0/9, Fa0/10
Fa0/11, Fa0/12, Fa0/13, Fa0/14
Fa0/15, Fa0/16, Fa0/17, Fa0/18
Fa0/19, Fa0/20, Fa0/21, Fa0/22
Fa0/23, Fa0/24, Gi0/1, Gi0/2
10 User active
99 Management active
1002 fddi-default act/unsup
1003 token-ring-default act/unsup
1004 fddinet-default act/unsup
1005 trnet-default act/unsup
S3# show vlan brief
VLAN Name Status Ports
---- -------------------------------- --------- -------------------------------
1 default active Fa0/2, Fa0/4, Fa0/5, Fa0/6
Fa0/7, Fa0/8, Fa0/9, Fa0/10
Fa0/11, Fa0/12, Fa0/13, Fa0/14
Fa0/15, Fa0/16, Fa0/17, Fa0/19
Fa0/20, Fa0/21, Fa0/22, Fa0/23
Fa0/24, Gi0/1, Gi0/2
10 User active Fa0/18
99 Management active
1002 fddi-default act/unsup
1003 token-ring-default act/unsup
1004 fddinet-default act/unsup
1005 trnet-default act/unsup
Use the show interfaces trunk command on all switches to verify trunk interfaces.
S1# show interfaces trunk
Port Mode Encapsulation Status Native vlan
Fa0/1 on 802.1q trunking 99
Fa0/3 on 802.1q trunking 99
Port Vlans allowed on trunk
Fa0/1 1-4094
Fa0/3 1-4094
Port Vlans allowed and active in management domain
Fa0/1 1,10,99
Fa0/3 1,10,99
Port Vlans in spanning tree forwarding state and not pruned
Fa0/1 none
Fa0/3 1,10,99
S2# show interfaces trunk
Port Mode Encapsulation Status Native vlan
Fa0/1 on 802.1q trunking 99
Fa0/3 on 802.1q trunking 99
Port Vlans allowed on trunk
Fa0/1 1-4094
Fa0/3 1-4094
Port Vlans allowed and active in management domain
Fa0/1 1,10,99
Fa0/3 1,10,99
Port Vlans in spanning tree forwarding state and not pruned
Fa0/1 1,10,99
Fa0/3 1,10,99
S3# show interfaces trunk
Port Mode Encapsulation Status Native vlan
Fa0/1 on 802.1q trunking 99
Fa0/3 on 802.1q trunking 99
Port Vlans allowed on trunk
Fa0/1 1-4094
Fa0/3 1-4094
Port Vlans allowed and active in management domain
Fa0/1 1,10,99
Fa0/3 1,10,99
Port Vlans in spanning tree forwarding state and not pruned
Fa0/1 1,10,99
Fa0/3 1,10,99
Use the show running-config command on all switches to verify all other configurations.
S1# show running-config
Building configuration...
Current configuration : 1857 bytes
!
version 15.0
no service pad
service timestamps debug datetime msec
service timestamps log datetime msec
no service password-encryption
!
hostname S1
!
boot-start-marker
boot-end-marker
!
enable secret 4 06YFDUHH61wAE/kLkDq9BGho1QM5EnRtoyr8cHAUg.2
!
no aaa new-model
system mtu routing 1500
!
no ip domain-lookup
!
spanning-tree mode pvst
spanning-tree extend system-id
!
vlan internal allocation policy ascending
!
interface FastEthernet0/1
switchport trunk native vlan 99
switchport mode trunk
!
interface FastEthernet0/2
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/3
switchport trunk native vlan 99
switchport mode trunk
!
interface FastEthernet0/4
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/5
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/6
switchport access vlan 10
switchport mode access
!
interface FastEthernet0/7
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/8
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/9
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/10
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/11
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/12
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/13
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/14
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/15
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/16
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/17
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/18
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/19
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/20
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/21
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/22
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/23
shutdown
!
interface FastEthernet0/24
shutdown
!
interface GigabitEthernet0/1
shutdown
!
interface GigabitEthernet0/2
shutdown
!
interface Vlan1
no ip address
!
interface Vlan99
ip address 192.168.1.11 255.255.255.0
!
ip http server
ip http secure-server
!
line con 0
password cisco
logging synchronous
login
line vty 0 4
password cisco
login
line vty 5 15
password cisco
login
!
end
What is the default setting for spanning-tree mode on Cisco switches? __________________
The default spanning-tree mode is PVST+.
Verify connectivity between PC-A and PC-C. Was your ping successful? __________________
Yes.
If your ping was unsuccessful, troubleshoot the configurations until the issue is resolved.
Note: It may be necessary to disable the PC firewall to successfully ping between PCs.
Part 3: Configure the Root Bridge and Examine PVST+ Convergence
In Part 3, you will determine the default root in the network, assign the primary and secondary root, and use the debug command to examine convergence of PVST+.
Note: The required commands for Part 3 are provided in Appendix A. Test your knowledge by trying to configure the root bridge without referring to the appendix.
Step 1: Determine the current root bridge.
Which command allows a user to determine the spanning-tree status of a Cisco Catalyst switch for all VLANs? Write the command in the space provided. __________________
show spanning-tree
Use the command on all three switches to determine the answers to the following questions:
Note: There are three instances of the spanning tree on each switch. The default STP configuration on Cisco switches is PVST+, which creates a separate spanning tree instance for each VLAN (VLAN 1 and any user-configured VLANs).
What is the bridge priority of switch S1 for VLAN 1? ________32769
What is the bridge priority of switch S2 for VLAN 1? ________32769
What is the bridge priority of switch S3 for VLAN 1? ________32769
Which switch is the root bridge? __________________
Answers will vary. In this configuration, it is switch S3.
Why was this switch elected as the root bridge? __________________
By default, spanning tree elects the root bridge based on lowest MAC address.
S1# show spanning-tree
VLAN0001
Spanning tree enabled protocol ieee
Root ID Priority 32769
Address 0cd9.96d2.5100
Cost 19
Port 3 (FastEthernet0/3)
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Bridge ID Priority 32769 (priority 32768 sys-id-ext 1)
Address 0cd9.96e2.3d80
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Aging Time 300 sec
Interface Role Sts Cost Prio.Nbr Type
------------------- ---- --- --------- -------- --------------------------------
Fa0/1 Desg FWD 19 128.1 P2p
Fa0/3 Root FWD 19 128.3 P2p
VLAN0010
Spanning tree enabled protocol ieee
Root ID Priority 32778
Address 0cd9.96d2.5100
Cost 19
Port 3 (FastEthernet0/3)
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Bridge ID Priority 32778 (priority 32768 sys-id-ext 10)
Address 0cd9.96e2.3d80
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Aging Time 300 sec
Interface Role Sts Cost Prio.Nbr Type
------------------- ---- --- --------- -------- --------------------------------
Fa0/1 Desg FWD 19 128.1 P2p
Fa0/3 Root FWD 19 128.3 P2p
Fa0/6 Desg FWD 19 128.6 P2p
VLAN0099
Spanning tree enabled protocol ieee
Root ID Priority 32867
Address 0cd9.96d2.5100
Cost 19
Port 3 (FastEthernet0/3)
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Bridge ID Priority 32867 (priority 32768 sys-id-ext 99)
Address 0cd9.96e2.3d80
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Aging Time 300 sec
Interface Role Sts Cost Prio.Nbr Type
------------------- ---- --- --------- -------- --------------------------------
Fa0/1 Desg FWD 19 128.1 P2p
Fa0/3 Root FWD 19 128.3 P2p
S2# show spanning-tree
VLAN0001
Spanning tree enabled protocol ieee
Root ID Priority 32769
Address 0cd9.96d2.5100
Cost 19
Port 3 (FastEthernet0/3)
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Bridge ID Priority 32769 (priority 32768 sys-id-ext 1)
Address 0cd9.96e8.6f80
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Aging Time 300 sec
Interface Role Sts Cost Prio.Nbr Type
------------------- ---- --- --------- -------- --------------------------------
Fa0/1 Altn BLK 19 128.1 P2p
Fa0/3 Root FWD 19 128.3 P2p
VLAN0010
Spanning tree enabled protocol ieee
Root ID Priority 32778
Address 0cd9.96d2.5100
Cost 19
Port 3 (FastEthernet0/3)
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Bridge ID Priority 32778 (priority 32768 sys-id-ext 10)
Address 0cd9.96e8.6f80
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Aging Time 300 sec
Interface Role Sts Cost Prio.Nbr Type
------------------- ---- --- --------- -------- --------------------------------
Fa0/1 Altn BLK 19 128.1 P2p
Fa0/3 Root FWD 19 128.3 P2p
VLAN0099
Spanning tree enabled protocol ieee
Root ID Priority 32867
Address 0cd9.96d2.5100
Cost 19
Port 3 (FastEthernet0/3)
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Bridge ID Priority 32867 (priority 32768 sys-id-ext 99)
Address 0cd9.96e8.6f80
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Aging Time 300 sec
Interface Role Sts Cost Prio.Nbr Type
------------------- ---- --- --------- -------- --------------------------------
Fa0/1 Altn BLK 19 128.1 P2p
Fa0/3 Root FWD 19 128.3 P2p
S3# show spanning-tree
VLAN0001
Spanning tree enabled protocol ieee
Root ID Priority 32769
Address 0cd9.96d2.5100
This bridge is the root
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Bridge ID Priority 32769 (priority 32768 sys-id-ext 1)
Address 0cd9.96d2.5100
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Aging Time 300 sec
Interface Role Sts Cost Prio.Nbr Type
------------------- ---- --- --------- -------- --------------------------------
Fa0/1 Desg FWD 19 128.1 P2p
Fa0/3 Desg FWD 19 128.3 P2p
VLAN0010
Spanning tree enabled protocol ieee
Root ID Priority 32778
Address 0cd9.96d2.5100
This bridge is the root
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Bridge ID Priority 32778 (priority 32768 sys-id-ext 10)
Address 0cd9.96d2.5100
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Aging Time 300 sec
Interface Role Sts Cost Prio.Nbr Type
------------------- ---- --- --------- -------- --------------------------------
Fa0/1 Desg FWD 19 128.1 P2p
Fa0/3 Desg FWD 19 128.3 P2p
Fa0/18 Desg FWD 19 128.18 P2p
VLAN0099
Spanning tree enabled protocol ieee
Root ID Priority 32867
Address 0cd9.96d2.5100
This bridge is the root
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Bridge ID Priority 32867 (priority 32768 sys-id-ext 99)
Address 0cd9.96d2.5100
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Aging Time 300 sec
Interface Role Sts Cost Prio.Nbr Type
------------------- ---- --- --------- -------- --------------------------------
Fa0/1 Desg FWD 19 128.1 P2p
Fa0/3 Desg FWD 19 128.3 P2p
Step 2: Configure a primary and secondary root bridge for all existing VLANs.
Having a root bridge (switch) elected by MAC address may lead to a suboptimal configuration. In this lab, you will configure switch S2 as the root bridge and S1 as the secondary root bridge.
a. Configure switch S2 to be the primary root bridge for all existing VLANs. Write the command in the space provided. __________________
S2(config)# spanning-tree vlan 1,10,99 root primary
b. Configure switch S1 to be the secondary root bridge for all existing VLANs. Write the command in the space provided. __________________
S1(config)# spanning-tree vlan 1,10,99 root secondary
Use the show spanning-tree command to answer the following questions:
What is the bridge priority of S1 for VLAN 1? ________28673
What is the bridge priority of S2 for VLAN 1? ________24577
Which interface in the network is in a blocking state? __________________
Interface F0/3 on switch S3
S1# show spanning-tree vlan 1
VLAN0001
Spanning tree enabled protocol ieee
Root ID Priority 24577
Address 0cd9.96d2.4000
Cost 19
Port 1 (FastEthernet0/1)
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Bridge ID Priority 28673 (priority 28672 sys-id-ext 1)
Address 0cd9.96e8.8a00
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Aging Time 15 sec
Interface Role Sts Cost Prio.Nbr Type
------------------- ---- --- --------- -------- --------------------------------
Fa0/1 Root FWD 19 128.1 P2p
Fa0/3 Desg FWD 19 128.3 P2p
S2# show spanning-tree vlan 1
VLAN0001
Spanning tree enabled protocol ieee
Root ID Priority 24577
Address 0cd9.96d2.4000
This bridge is the root
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Bridge ID Priority 24577 (priority 24576 sys-id-ext 1)
Address 0cd9.96d2.4000
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Aging Time 15 sec
Interface Role Sts Cost Prio.Nbr Type
------------------- ---- --- --------- -------- --------------------------------
Fa0/1 Desg FWD 19 128.1 P2p
Fa0/3 Desg FWD 19 128.3 P2p
S3# show spanning-tree vlan 1
VLAN0001
Spanning tree enabled protocol ieee
Root ID Priority 24577
Address 0cd9.96d2.4000
Cost 19
Port 1 (FastEthernet0/1)
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Bridge ID Priority 32769 (priority 32768 sys-id-ext 1)
Address 0cd9.96e8.7400
Hello Time 2 sec Max Age 20 sec Forward Delay 15 sec
Aging Time 300 sec
Interface Role Sts Cost Prio.Nbr Type
------------------- ---- --- --------- -------- --------------------------------
Fa0/1 Root FWD 19 128.1 P2p
Fa0/3 Altn BLK 19 128.3 P2p
Step 3: Change the Layer 2 topology and examine convergence.
To examine PVST+ convergence, you will create a Layer 2 topology change while using the debug command to monitor spanning-tree events.
a. Enter the debug spanning-tree events command in privileged EXEC mode on switch S3.
S3# debug spanning-tree events Spanning Tree event debugging is on
b. Create a topology change by disabling interface F0/1 on S3.
S3(config)# interface f0/1 S3(config-if)# shutdown *Mar 1 00:58:56.225: STP: VLAN0001 new root port Fa0/3, cost 38 *Mar 1 00:58:56.225: STP: VLAN0001 Fa0/3 -> listening *Mar 1 00:58:56.225: STP[1]: Generating TC trap for port FastEthernet0/1 *Mar 1 00:58:56.225: STP: VLAN0010 new root port Fa0/3, cost 38 *Mar 1 00:58:56.225: STP: VLAN0010 Fa0/3 -> listening *Mar 1 00:58:56.225: STP[10]: Generating TC trap for port FastEthernet0/1 *Mar 1 00:58:56.225: STP: VLAN0099 new root port Fa0/3, cost 38 *Mar 1 00:58:56.225: STP: VLAN0099 Fa0/3 -> listening *Mar 1 00:58:56.225: STP[99]: Generating TC trap for port FastEthernet0/1 *Mar 1 00:58:56.242: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface Vlan1, changed state to down *Mar 1 00:58:56.242: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface Vlan99, changed state to down *Mar 1 00:58:58.214: %LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface FastEthernet0/1, changed state to administratively down *Mar 1 00:58:58.230: STP: VLAN0001 sent Topology Change Notice on Fa0/3 *Mar 1 00:58:58.230: STP: VLAN0010 sent Topology Change Notice on Fa0/3 *Mar 1 00:58:58.230: STP: VLAN0099 sent Topology Change Notice on Fa0/3 *Mar 1 00:58:59.220: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface FastEthernet0/1, changed state to down *Mar 1 00:59:11.233: STP: VLAN0001 Fa0/3 -> learning *Mar 1 00:59:11.233: STP: VLAN0010 Fa0/3 -> learning *Mar 1 00:59:11.233: STP: VLAN0099 Fa0/3 -> learning *Mar 1 00:59:26.240: STP[1]: Generating TC trap for port FastEthernet0/3 *Mar 1 00:59:26.240: STP: VLAN0001 Fa0/3 -> forwarding *Mar 1 00:59:26.240: STP[10]: Generating TC trap for port FastEthernet0/3 *Mar 1 00:59:26.240: STP: VLAN0010 sent Topology Change Notice on Fa0/3 *Mar 1 00:59:26.240: STP: VLAN0010 Fa0/3 -> forwarding *Mar 1 00:59:26.240: STP[99]: Generating TC trap for port FastEthernet0/3 *Mar 1 00:59:26.240: STP: VLAN0099 Fa0/3 -> forwarding *Mar 1 00:59:26.248: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface Vlan1, changed state to up *Mar 1 00:59:26.248: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface Vlan99, changed state to up
Note: Before proceeding, use the debug output to verify that all VLANs on F0/3 have reached a forwarding state then use the command no debug spanning-tree events to stop the debug output.
Through which port states do each VLAN on F0/3 proceed during network convergence? __________________
Listening, learning, and forwarding
Using the time stamp from the first and last STP debug message, calculate the time (to the nearest second) that it took for the network to converge. Hint: The debug timestamp format is date hh.mm.ss:msec. __________________
Answers may vary slightly but convergence time should be approximately 30 seconds.
Part 4: Configure Rapid PVST+, PortFast, BPDU Guard, and Examine Convergence
In Part 4, you will configure Rapid PVST+ on all switches. You will configure PortFast and BPDU guard on all access ports, and then use the debug command to examine Rapid PVST+ convergence.
Note: The required commands for Part 4 are provided in Appendix A. Test your knowledge by trying to configure the Rapid PVST+, PortFast, and BPDU guard without referring to the appendix.
Step 1: Configure Rapid PVST+.
a. Configure S1 for Rapid PVST+. Write the command in the space provided. __________________
S1(config)# spanning-tree mode rapid-pvst
b. Configure S2 and S3 for Rapid PVST+.
S2(config)# spanning-tree mode rapid-pvst
S3(config)# spanning-tree mode rapid-pvst
c. Verify configurations with the show running-config | include spanning-tree mode command.
S1# show running-config | include spanning-tree mode spanning-tree mode rapid-pvst S2# show running-config | include spanning-tree mode spanning-tree mode rapid-pvst S3# show running-config | include spanning-tree mode spanning-tree mode rapid-pvst
Step 2: Configure PortFast and BPDU Guard on access ports.
PortFast is a feature of spanning tree that transitions a port immediately to a forwarding state as soon as it is turned on. This is useful in connecting hosts so that they can start communicating on the VLAN instantly, rather than waiting on spanning tree. To prevent ports that are configured with PortFast from forwarding BPDUs, which could change the spanning tree topology, BPDU guard can be enabled. At the receipt of a BPDU, BPDU guard disables a port configured with PortFast.
a. Configure interface F0/6 on S1 with PortFast. Write the command in the space provided. __________________
S1(config)# interface f0/6
S1(config-if)# spanning-tree portfast
b. Configure interface F0/6 on S1 with BPDU guard. Write the command in the space provided. __________________
S1(config)# interface f0/6
S1(config-if)# spanning-tree bpduguard enable
c. Globally configure all non-trunking ports on switch S3 with PortFast. Write the command in the space provided. __________________
S3(config)# spanning-tree portfast default
d. Globally configure all non-trunking PortFast ports on switch S3 with BPDU guard. Write the command in the space provided. __________________
S3(config)# spanning-tree portfast bpduguard default
Step 3: Examine Rapid PVST+ convergence.
a. Enter the debug spanning-tree events command in privileged EXEC mode on switch S3.
b. Create a topology change by enabling interface F0/1 on switch S3.
S3(config)# interface f0/1 S3(config-if)# no shutdown *Mar 1 01:28:34.946: %LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface FastEthernet0/1, changed state to up *Mar 1 01:28:37.588: RSTP(1): initializing port Fa0/1 *Mar 1 01:28:37.588: RSTP(1): Fa0/1 is now designated *Mar 1 01:28:37.588: RSTP(10): initializing port Fa0/1 *Mar 1 01:28:37.588: RSTP(10): Fa0/1 is now designated *Mar 1 01:28:37.588: RSTP(99): initializing port Fa0/1 *Mar 1 01:28:37.588: RSTP(99): Fa0/1 is now designated *Mar 1 01:28:37.597: RSTP(1): transmitting a proposal on Fa0/1 *Mar 1 01:28:37.597: RSTP(10): transmitting a proposal on Fa0/1 *Mar 1 01:28:37.597: RSTP(99): transmitting a proposal on Fa0/1 *Mar 1 01:28:37.597: RSTP(1): updt roles, received superior bpdu on Fa0/1 *Mar 1 01:28:37.597: RSTP(1): Fa0/1 is now root port *Mar 1 01:28:37.597: RSTP(1): Fa0/3 blocked by re-root *Mar 1 01:28:37.597: RSTP(1): synced Fa0/1 *Mar 1 01:28:37.597: RSTP(1): Fa0/3 is now alternate *Mar 1 01:28:37.597: RSTP(10): updt roles, received superior bpdu on Fa0/1 *Mar 1 01:28:37.597: RSTP(10): Fa0/1 is now root port *Mar 1 01:28:37.597: RSTP(10): Fa0/3 blocked by re-root *Mar 1 01:28:37.597: RSTP(10): synced Fa0/1 *Mar 1 01:28:37.597: RSTP(10): Fa0/3 is now alternate *Mar 1 01:28:37.597: RSTP(99): updt roles, received superior bpdu on Fa0/1 *Mar 1 01:28:37.605: RSTP(99): Fa0/1 is now root port *Mar 1 01:28:37.605: RSTP(99): Fa0/3 blocked by re-root *Mar 1 01:28:37.605: RSTP(99): synced Fa0/1 *Mar 1 01:28:37.605: RSTP(99): Fa0/3 is now alternate *Mar 1 01:28:37.605: STP[1]: Generating TC trap for port FastEthernet0/1 *Mar 1 01:28:37.605: STP[10]: Generating TC trap for port FastEthernet0/1 *Mar 1 01:28:37.605: STP[99]: Generating TC trap for port FastEthernet0/1 *Mar 1 01:28:37.622: RSTP(1): transmitting an agreement on Fa0/1 as a response to a proposal *Mar 1 01:28:37.622: RSTP(10): transmitting an agreement on Fa0/1 as a response to a proposal *Mar 1 01:28:37.622: RSTP(99): transmitting an agreement on Fa0/1 as a response to a proposal *Mar 1 01:28:38.595: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface FastEthernet0/1, changed state to up
Using the time stamp from the first and last RSTP debug message, calculate the time that it took for the network to converge. __________________
Answers may vary slightly but convergence time should be under a second.
Reflection
- What is the main benefit of using Rapid PVST+? __________________
Rapid PVST+ decreases the time of Layer 2 convergence significantly over PVST+. - How does configuring a port with PortFast allow for faster convergence? __________________
PortFast allows for an access port to immediately transition into a forwarding state which decreases Layer 2 convergence time. - What protection does BPDU guard provide? __________________
BPDU guard protects the STP domain by disabling access ports that receive a BPDU. BPDUs can be used in a denial of service attack that changes a domain’s root bridge and forces an STP recalculation.
Appendix A – Switch Configuration Commands
S1(config)# vlan 10 S1(config-vlan)# name User S1(config-vlan)# vlan 99 S1(config-vlan)# name Management S1(config-vlan)# exit S1(config)# interface f0/6 S1(config-if)# no shutdown S1(config-if)# switchport mode access S1(config-if)# switchport access vlan 10 S1(config-if)# interface f0/1 S1(config-if)# no shutdown S1(config-if)# switchport mode trunk S1(config-if)# switchport trunk native vlan 99 S1(config-if)# interface f0/3 S1(config-if)# no shutdown S1(config-if)# switchport mode trunk S1(config-if)# switchport trunk native vlan 99 S1(config-if)# interface vlan 99 S1(config-if)# ip address 192.168.1.11 255.255.255.0 S1(config-if)# exit S1(config)# spanning-tree vlan 1,10,99 root secondary S1(config)# spanning-tree mode rapid-pvst S1(config)# interface f0/6 S1(config-if)# spanning-tree portfast S1(config-if)# spanning-tree bpduguard enable
S2(config)# vlan 10 S2(config-vlan)# name User S2(config-vlan)# vlan 99 S2(config-vlan)# name Management S2(config-vlan)# exit S2(config)# interface f0/1 S2(config-if)# no shutdown S2(config-if)# switchport mode trunk S2(config-if)# switchport trunk native vlan 99 S2(config-if)# interface f0/3 S2(config-if)# no shutdown S2(config-if)# switchport mode trunk S2(config-if)# switchport trunk native vlan 99 S2(config-if)# interface vlan 99 S2(config-if)# ip address 192.168.1.12 255.255.255.0 S2(config-if)# exit S2(config)# spanning-tree vlan 1,10,99 root primary S2(config)# spanning-tree mode rapid-pvst
S3(config)# vlan 10 S3(config-vlan)# name User S3(config-vlan)# vlan 99 S3(config-vlan)# name Management S3(config-vlan)# exit S3(config)# interface f0/18 S3(config-if)# no shutdown S3(config-if)# switchport mode access S3(config-if)# switchport access vlan 10 S3(config-if)# spanning-tree portfast S3(config-if)# spanning-tree bpduguard enable S3(config-if)# interface f0/1 S3(config-if)# no shutdown S3(config-if)# switchport mode trunk S3(config-if)# switchport trunk native vlan 99 S3(config-if)# interface f0/3 S3(config-if)# no shutdown S3(config-if)# switchport mode trunk S3(config-if)# switchport trunk native vlan 99 S3(config-if)# interface vlan 99 S3(config-if)# ip address 192.168.1.13 255.255.255.0 S3(config-if)# exit S3(config)# spanning-tree mode rapid-pvst
Device Configs – Final
S1#show run Building configuration... Current configuration : 1963 bytes ! version 15.0 no service pad service timestamps debug datetime msec service timestamps log datetime msec no service password-encryption ! hostname S1 ! boot-start-marker boot-end-marker ! enable secret 4 06YFDUHH61wAE/kLkDq9BGho1QM5EnRtoyr8cHAUg.2 ! no aaa new-model system mtu routing 1500 ! no ip domain-lookup ! spanning-tree mode rapid-pvst spanning-tree extend system-id spanning-tree vlan 1,10,99 priority 28672 ! vlan internal allocation policy ascending ! interface FastEthernet0/1 switchport trunk native vlan 99 switchport mode trunk ! interface FastEthernet0/2 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/3 switchport trunk native vlan 99 switchport mode trunk ! interface FastEthernet0/4 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/5 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/6 switchport access vlan 10 switchport mode access spanning-tree portfast spanning-tree bpduguard enable ! interface FastEthernet0/7 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/8 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/9 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/10 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/11 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/12 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/13 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/14 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/15 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/16 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/17 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/18 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/19 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/20 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/21 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/22 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/23 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/24 shutdown ! interface GigabitEthernet0/1 shutdown ! interface GigabitEthernet0/2 shutdown ! interface Vlan1 no ip address ! interface Vlan99 ip address 192.168.1.11 255.255.255.0 ! ip http server ip http secure-server ! line con 0 password cisco logging synchronous login line vty 0 4 password cisco login line vty 5 15 password cisco login ! end
S2#show run Building configuration... Current configuration : 1864 bytes ! version 15.0 no service pad service timestamps debug datetime msec service timestamps log datetime msec no service password-encryption ! hostname S2 ! boot-start-marker boot-end-marker ! enable secret 4 06YFDUHH61wAE/kLkDq9BGho1QM5EnRtoyr8cHAUg.2 ! no aaa new-model system mtu routing 1500 ! no ip domain-lookup ! spanning-tree mode rapid-pvst spanning-tree extend system-id spanning-tree vlan 1,10,99 priority 24576 ! vlan internal allocation policy ascending ! interface FastEthernet0/1 switchport trunk native vlan 99 switchport mode trunk ! interface FastEthernet0/2 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/3 switchport trunk native vlan 99 switchport mode trunk ! interface FastEthernet0/4 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/5 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/6 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/7 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/8 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/9 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/10 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/11 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/12 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/13 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/14 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/15 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/16 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/17 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/18 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/19 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/20 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/21 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/22 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/23 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/24 shutdown ! interface GigabitEthernet0/1 shutdown ! interface GigabitEthernet0/2 shutdown ! interface Vlan1 no ip address ! interface Vlan99 ip address 192.168.1.12 255.255.255.0 ! ip http server ip http secure-server ! ! line con 0 password cisco logging synchronous login line vty 0 4 password cisco login line vty 5 15 password cisco login ! end
S3#show run Building configuration... Current configuration : 1935 bytes ! version 15.0 no service pad service timestamps debug datetime msec service timestamps log datetime msec no service password-encryption ! hostname S3 ! boot-start-marker boot-end-marker ! enable secret 4 06YFDUHH61wAE/kLkDq9BGho1QM5EnRtoyr8cHAUg.2 ! no aaa new-model system mtu routing 1500 ! no ip domain-lookup ! spanning-tree mode rapid-pvst spanning-tree portfast default spanning-tree portfast bpduguard default spanning-tree extend system-id ! vlan internal allocation policy ascending ! interface FastEthernet0/1 switchport trunk native vlan 99 switchport mode trunk ! interface FastEthernet0/2 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/3 switchport trunk native vlan 99 switchport mode trunk ! interface FastEthernet0/4 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/5 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/6 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/7 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/8 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/9 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/10 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/11 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/12 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/13 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/14 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/15 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/16 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/17 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/18 switchport access vlan 10 switchport mode access ! interface FastEthernet0/19 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/20 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/21 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/22 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/23 shutdown ! interface FastEthernet0/24 shutdown ! interface GigabitEthernet0/1 shutdown ! interface GigabitEthernet0/2 shutdown ! interface Vlan1 no ip address ! interface Vlan99 ip address 192.168.1.13 255.255.255.0 ! ip http server ip http secure-server ! line con 0 password cisco logging synchronous login line vty 0 4 password cisco login line vty 5 15 password cisco login ! end
