Cisco Router & Switch Basics

IP Addresses

Sections:

• Lab Topology
• Router Interface
• Switch SVI

Overview:

• IP addresses are an integral part of the OSI Network Layer as it enables communications between devices that may not be on the same local network
• The Network layer determines the optimal path for data to travel from the source to the destination across multiple networks 
• Best practice for implementing IP addresses is to consider designing an effective IP addressing scheme to simplify network management, improve performance, and ensure scalability
• In this lab example, let's demonstrate configuring IP addresses on a Router and Switch SVI management interface within a lab topology

Lab Topology

Router Interface

Switch SVI