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Refer to the exhibit A new VLAN and switch are added to the network. A remote engineer configures OldSwitch and must ensure that the configuration meets these requirements: - accommodates current conf
The correct answer is D. no switchport trunk encapsulation isl. To support IEEE standard virtual LANs (802.1Q) and ensure compatibility, proprietary ISL encapsulation should be explicitly disabled on a trunk link.
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Refer to the exhibit A new VLAN and switch are added to the network. A remote engineer configures OldSwitch and must ensure that the configuration meets these requirements:
- accommodates current configured VLANs
- expands the range to include VLAN 20
- allows for IEEE standard support for virtual LANs
Which configuration on the NewSwitch side of the link meets these requirements?
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- Aswitch port mode dynamic
- Bno switchport mode trunk
- Cswitchport nonegotiate
- Dno switchport trunk encapsulation isl
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Why each option
To support IEEE standard virtual LANs (802.1Q) and ensure compatibility, proprietary ISL encapsulation should be explicitly disabled on a trunk link.
The `switchport mode dynamic` command uses DTP to negotiate trunking, but it does not guarantee 802.1Q encapsulation or prevent the negotiation of ISL if both sides support it.
The `no switchport mode trunk` command would disable trunking altogether, preventing the accommodation of multiple VLANs, including VLAN 20.
The `switchport nonegotiate` command disables DTP, but it doesn't explicitly enforce 802.1Q encapsulation; it requires `switchport trunk encapsulation dot1q` to be manually set in conjunction if ISL is a possibility.
The command `no switchport trunk encapsulation isl` explicitly disables Cisco's proprietary ISL trunking encapsulation, forcing the interface to use the IEEE 802.1Q standard for VLAN tagging, which meets the requirement for IEEE standard support.
Concept tested: IEEE 802.1Q trunk encapsulation
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3750/software/release/12-2_55_se/configuration/guide/scg/swtrunks.html
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