EtherChannel config (LACP)

CCNA 200–301

EtherChannel

• Ability to bundle multiple Ethernet cables into one virtual line
• Commonly use this to increase the bandwidth of Layer 2 technologies, meaning all traffic within your LAN can be increased

LACP

Link Aggregation Control Protocol

Modes

1. Active (Will negotiate link)
2. Passive (Will not negotiate a link)

Active — Active ✅

Active — Passive ✅

Passive — Passive ❌

Ports:

SW1 (Fa0/1) — SW2 (Fa0/1)

SW1 (Fa0/2) — SW2 (Fa0/2)

SW1 (Fa0/3 )— SW2 (Fa0/3)

Enable entherchannel:

Switch to trunk mode:

Verify Trunk mode:

Verify EtherChannel:

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