# 3.2.8 - Investigate a VLAN implementation

## Part 1 - Step 1

### c. Were the pings successful? Explain

The pings were not successful because the VLAN IDs are different

### c. Look at the Simulation Panel, were did S3 send the packet after receiving it?

It sent it to PC4

## Part 1 - Step 2

### b. Were the pings successful? Explain

The pings were successful because the two devices are on the same VLAN

### c. When the packet reached S1, why does it also forward the packet to PC7?

Because PC7 is on the same VLAN as PC1

## Part 2 - Step 1

### b. What command is used to delete the startup configuration of the switch?

erase start

### b. Where is the VLAN file stored in the switches?

It is stored in the NVRAM

### c. What command deletes the VLAN file stored in the switches?

del vlan.dat

## Reflexion questions

### 1. If a PC in VLAN 10 sends a broadcast messgae, which devices receive it?

PC1, PC7 and PC4