Inter-VLAN Routing with Layer 3 Switch SVIs
Use a multilayer switch as the default gateway for multiple VLANs instead of relying on a separate router.
Lab challenge
Convert a Layer 2 segmentation design into a local routed access design with clean gateway placement.
Progression
Create VLANs, build SVIs, enable routing, verify interface state, then test host-to-host communication.
Catalog metadata
- Bundle
- CCNA 200-301 v1.1 Foundation Lab Catalog
- Blueprint domain
- Network Access
- Blueprint objective
- Configure SVIs and routed switching for local VLAN gateways
- Focus
- layer-3 switching • svis • inter-vlan
- Platform
- CML-friendly • platform-neutral • Packet Tracer-friendly
- Device count
- 4
- Reference source
- Cisco CCNA 200-301 v1.1 blueprint → Configure SVIs and routed switching for local VLAN gateways
Prerequisites
- • VLAN creation
- • switch virtual interfaces
- • default gateway basics
Skills practiced
- • enable ip routing
- • configure SVIs
- • verify local routing
- • check MAC and ARP learning
Validation checklist
- • SVIs are up/up
- • routing table shows connected VLAN networks
- • hosts in different VLANs can communicate
Task sequence
- 1Create VLANs and assign access ports.
- 2Configure an SVI for each active VLAN.
- 3Enable Layer 3 routing.
- 4Assign hosts the SVI addresses as their gateways.
- 5Verify inter-VLAN reachability and routing entries.
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