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What happens if u connect PC to a trunk port?
The trunk port allows us to switch multiple VLANs, but all frames are in the same VLAN in the Access port. The trunk port basically used to connect between switches; however, the access port is used to connect computer laptops, printers, etc. It can only be extended via the access port of the switch.
What is access port and trunk port?
access port – a port that can be assigned to a single VLAN. trunk port – a port that is connected to another switch. This port type can carry traffic of multiple VLANs, thus allowing you to extend VLANs across your entire network. Frames are tagged by assigning a VLAN ID to each frame as they traverse between switches.
What is difference between VLAN and access and trunk mode?
An access port can have only one VLAN configured on the interface; it can carry traffic for only one VLAN. A trunk port can have two or more VLANs configured on the interface; it can carry traffic for several VLANs simultaneously.
Can a port be access and trunk at the same time?
So you could configure a port as both a trunk (with “switchport trunk” statements) and an access port (with “switchport access” statements). When the link negotiates as a trunk, it will have the correct trunk configuration and if it doesn’t negotiate as a trunk, it will have the correct access configuration.
How do I know if my port is trunk or access?
Use the show interfaces trunk command to check whether the local and peer native VLANs match. If the native VLAN does not match on both sides, VLAN leaking occurs. Use the show interfaces trunk command to check whether a trunk has been established between switches.
Can you put port security on a trunk?
Configuring Trunk Port Security Trunk port security extends port security to trunk ports. It restricts the allowed MAC addresses or the maximum number of MAC addresses to individual VLANs on a trunk port.
What is the difference between VLAN access and trunk mode?
A trunk port can carry traffic in one or more VLANs on the same physical link. Trunked ports differentiate Vlans by either adding a tag to the packet (802.1Q) or encapsulation the packet (ISL). Access ports are part of only one VLAN and normally used for terminating end devices likes PC, Laptop and printer.