CCNA L3 Switching: Retire the Router-on-a-StickFreeBeginner · 35 min
The router-on-a-stick is gone. Turn the distribution switch into the gateway for both VLANs.
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CCNA Layer 3 Switching: Route on the Switch
Route between VLANs on the switch itself: gateways, a routed uplink, DHCP relay, OSPF and filters, then a repair capstone.
Topics
What you'll learn
- Build inter-VLAN routing on a multilayer switch
- Verify each VLAN's gateway answers from its host
- Trace a packet between VLANs through the switch's routing table
Included labs
Frequently asked questions
What's included in the CCNA Layer 3 Switching: Route on the Switch bundle?
1 hands-on, auto-graded CCNA labs spanning 4 topics — each one a real Cisco Modeling Labs scenario you build on Cisco IOS.
Can I buy this bundle?
No — a subscription is the only plan we sell, and it includes every lab in this bundle for as long as it's active.
Do I need my own Cisco CML to run these labs?
Yes — each lab is a Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) topology you import and build on real Cisco IOS, and the CML free tier is enough. You download the topology and lab guide, then build it yourself.
How does the grading work?
Every lab ships as a problem to solve. You build it in CML, then submit your config to grade it against the answer key — you get a pass/fail on each objective, so you know exactly what's right and what to fix instead of guessing.
Which certification is this bundle for?
CCNA. The labs are sequenced to build the hands-on configuration and troubleshooting skills CCNA candidates are expected to demonstrate on real gear.