CCNA 200-301 Lab Questions: Mastering Networking Concepts

Are you ready to ace your CCNA 200-301 exam and become a certified networking professional? One of the best ways to ensure success is by thoroughly practicing lab questions. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most relevant and challenging lab questions that will help you master networking concepts and prepare effectively for your CCNA 200-301 exam.

1. VLAN Configuration

Task: Configure VLANs and inter-VLAN routing on the given network topology.

Lab Question:

Instructions:
1. Create VLANs 10 and 20 on switch SW1.
2. Assign appropriate ports to VLANs.
3. Configure inter-VLAN routing using a Layer 3 switch (SW2).
4. Verify connectivity between hosts in different VLANs.

Solution:

Step 1: Log in to SW1 and enter privileged EXEC mode.
Step 2: Create VLANs:
    SW1(config)# vlan 10
    SW1(config-vlan)# name Sales
    SW1(config-vlan)# vlan 20
    SW1(config-vlan)# name Marketing
Step 3: Assign ports to VLANs:
    SW1(config)# interface range fa0/1 - 2
    SW1(config-if-range)# switchport mode access
    SW1(config-if-range)# switchport access vlan 10
    SW1(config-if-range)# interface range fa0/3 - 4
    SW1(config-if-range)# switchport mode access
    SW1(config-if-range)# switchport access vlan 20
Step 4: Configure inter-VLAN routing on SW2.

2. OSPF Configuration

Task: Configure OSPF routing protocol on the provided network topology.

Lab Question:

Instructions:
1. Enable OSPF routing on all routers.
2. Configure appropriate network statements.
3. Verify OSPF neighborship and routing table.

Solution:

Step 1: Enable OSPF routing on all routers.
    Router(config)# router ospf 1
Step 2: Configure network statements.
    Router(config-router)# network 192.168.0.0 0.0.0.255 area 0
    Router(config-router)# network 10.0.0.0 0.0.0.255 area 0
    Router(config-router)# network 172.16.0.0 0.0.3.255 area 0
Step 3: Verify OSPF neighborship and routing table.
    Router# show ip ospf neighbor
    Router# show ip route ospf

3. Access Control Lists (ACLs)

Task: Configure and apply standard ACLs to control network traffic.

Lab Question:

Instructions:
1. Configure a standard ACL numbered 10 to permit only the host 192.168.1.10 to access the web server (10.10.10.10).
2. Apply the ACL to the appropriate interface.
3. Verify ACL functionality.

Solution:

Step 1: Create the ACL and permit only 192.168.1.10:
    Router(config)# access-list 10 permit host 192.168.1.10
Step 2: Apply the ACL to the inbound direction of the appropriate interface.
    Router(config)# interface fa0/0
    Router(config-if)# ip access-group 10 in
Step 3: Verify ACL functionality.
    Router# show access-lists
    Router# show ip interface fa0/0

By practicing these lab questions and following the solutions provided, you'll gain a deeper understanding of VLAN configuration, OSPF routing, and ACL usage. Remember, the key to success is hands-on practice!