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200-101 · Question #172

Assuming the default switch configuration, which VLAN range can be added, modified, and removed on a Cisco switch?

The correct answer is B. 2 through 1001. On Cisco switches, only VLANs 2 through 1001 (the normal VLAN range) can be freely added, modified, and deleted. VLAN 1 and VLANs 1002-1005 are protected from modification.

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Question

Assuming the default switch configuration, which VLAN range can be added, modified, and removed on a Cisco switch?

Options

  • A1 through 1001
  • B2 through 1001
  • C1 through 1002
  • D2 through 1005

How the community answered

(36 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    89% (32)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    6% (2)

Why each option

On Cisco switches, only VLANs 2 through 1001 (the normal VLAN range) can be freely added, modified, and deleted. VLAN 1 and VLANs 1002-1005 are protected from modification.

A1 through 1001

VLAN 1 is the default VLAN on all Cisco switch ports and is a protected system VLAN that cannot be deleted or renamed by administrators.

B2 through 1001Correct

VLANs 2 through 1001 constitute the normal VLAN range on Cisco switches and are fully manageable by administrators. VLAN 1 is the factory-default VLAN assigned to all ports and cannot be deleted or renamed, while VLANs 1002-1005 are permanently reserved for legacy Token Ring and FDDI protocols and are also protected from deletion or modification.

C1 through 1002

VLANs 1002-1005 are reserved for legacy Token Ring and FDDI support and are not modifiable, so this range incorrectly implies they are manageable.

D2 through 1005

This range incorrectly includes VLANs 1002-1005 which are reserved and unmodifiable; the extended VLAN range beyond 1005 is 1006-4094, not 1006-2005.

Concept tested: Cisco switch normal VLAN range and reserved VLANs

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3750/software/release/12-2_55_se/configuration/guide/scg3750/swvlan.html

Topics

#VLAN range#extended VLANs#default switch configuration#VLAN management

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