Step 5 — Connect SW1 to SW2 (Access switch A)

We will add ONE cable only.

What this link represents

• Distribution → Access
• Later used for:
  • VLAN trunks
  • EtherChannel
  • STP

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Exactly what to do

Cable type

• Copper Straight-Through
  (Cross-over would also work, but we keep it simple)

Ports

• SW1 → GigabitEthernet0/2
• SW2 → GigabitEthernet0/1

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Click-by-click

1. Click Connections (⚡)
2. Select Copper Straight-Through
3. Click SW1
4. Choose GigabitEthernet0/2
5. Click SW2
6. Choose GigabitEthernet0/1

Stop.

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What you should see

• Amber → Green after a few seconds

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Do NOT do yet

❌ No second cable
❌ No EtherChannel yet
❌ No VLANs

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