Some curriculum versions of Lab 162 replace the Multilayer Switch with an actual router (e.g., 1941) connected to a single Layer 2 switch via a trunk. This is known as Router-on-a-Stick.
On the Router:
interface gigabitEthernet 0/0.10 encapsulation dot1Q 10 ip address 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0interface gigabitEthernet 0/0.20 encapsulation dot1Q 20 ip address 192.168.20.1 255.255.255.0
interface gigabitEthernet 0/0 no shutdown
On the Switch:
interface gigabitEthernet 0/24
switchport mode trunk
Key difference: The router does not have SVIs; it uses sub-interfaces with 802.1Q tags. This is slower than an MLS but cheaper for small networks.
A common lab is:
Lab 1.6.2 – Configure Basic Router Settings
(often from CCNAv7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials or Introduction to Networks)
This lab typically throws you into a scenario where you have three routers (or a router with multiple VLANs) and specific security mandates. The core objectives usually include:
You will see lines like access-list 102 deny tcp 192.168.1.0 0.0.0.255 any eq 21.