Implementation of a small enterprise-style campus network using VLAN segmentation, inter-VLAN routing, DHCP services, and static routing.

Key Concepts

• Inter-VLAN Routing
• DHCP Configuration (HQ MLS) - Created separate DHCP pools per VLAN to automatically assign IP addresses and default gateways.
• IP Static Routing - Configured manual ip route entries to define paths to external or remote networks.

Result

• All PCs successfully receive IP addresses via DHCP.
• Devices within and across VLANs can communicate.
• Static routes correctly forward traffic to remote networks.
• End-to-end connectivity verified using ping and routing table checks.

What I Learned

• How DHCP pools must align correctly with VLAN gateways and subnet design.
• How static routes determine packet forwarding beyond directly connected networks.
• How Layer 2 trunking enables multiple VLANs to traverse between switches.
• How to systematically verify routing, addressing, and end-to-end connectivity.
• The importance of proper IP planning before implementing services.