This task requires you to use the CLI of Sw-AC3 to answer the multiple-choice question below.
This does not require any configuration.
Which switch is the root bridge for VLAN 1?
A.
SW-DS1
B.
SW-AC1
C.
SW-AC2
D.
SW-AC3
Explanation:
First we use the show spanning-tree vlan 1 to view the spanning-tree information of VLAN 1
From the “Cost 19, we learn that the root switch is directly connected to the Sw-Ac3 switch over a
100Mbps Ethernet link
Notice that if you see all of the interface roles are Desg (designated) then you can confirm Sw-Ac3
switch is the root bridge for this VLAN (VLAN 1).
If you see there is at least one Root port in the interface roles then you can confirm Sw-Ac3 is not
the root bridge because root bridge does not have root port. In this case, we notice that the root
port on Sw-Ac3 switch is FastEthernet0/12, so we have to figure out which switch is associated
with this port -> it is the root bridge. You can verify it with the show cdp neighbors command:
The “Local Intrfce” column refers to the interface on the switch running “show cdp neighbors”
command. In this case, Sw-DS1 is associated with interface FastEthernet0/12 -> Sw-DS1 is the
root bridge
