How to Configure VLANs on Aruba Switch (AOS-CX)
Learn how to configure VLANs on an Aruba switch using GNS3 in this beginner-friendly lab. We’ll set up two virtual pc's connected to Aruba switches and walk through the essential VLAN commands including:
Creating VLANs
Assigning access ports
Configuring trunk ports
Verifying connectivity
No routing, just pure Layer 2 VLAN segmentation to help you understand the basics. Perfect for networking students and lab enthusiasts!
🔧 Tools Used: GNS3, Aruba Switch, VPCS
How to Install GNS3: • How to Install GNS3 GUI + VM + Troubleshoo...
How to Install the Aruba image: • How to Install Aruba Switch Simulator in GNS3
0:00 Intro: Aruba CX VLANs, Access Ports & Trunks
0:42 GNS3 Lab Setup (Aruba Switch & PCs)
1:49 How to Set Static IP Address on Virtual PC
2:47 Initial Aruba CX Switch Login & Configuration
3:55 FIX: Convert Routed Ports to Access Mode (`no routing`)
5:14 How to Create a VLAN on Aruba CX
6:05 How to Configure a VLAN Access Port
7:16 How to Configure a VLAN Trunk Port (`trunk allowed all`)
8:30 Save Configuration (`write memory`) & Test Ping
9:55 How to Test Trunking Between Two Switches (Lab Demo)
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