Labs · Episode 15 · 1:59

Explore topology layers and filters

Find devices, dim device types and compare routing protocol animations, BGP autonomous-system areas, VLAN highlights and GRE tunnel overlays. Restore the view while preserving the lab topology and configuration.

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  1. Open the filter drawer to explore a busy topology.

  2. Search for a device by name, then clear the search.

  3. Use Device Types to dim routers or switches while keeping them in the lab.

  4. Switch a type back on to restore its devices.

  5. Routing filters show protocols with matching live data in this lab.

  6. ICMP stays available so you can choose how ping traffic is shown.

  7. Switch OSPF off and on to compare its animation.

  8. BGP has its own protocol filter and autonomous-system areas.

  9. Choose an autonomous system to focus on its area.

  10. VLAN filters show VLANs carried by the lab links.

  11. Switch Training VLAN off and on to compare the highlighted link.

  12. Tunnel filters show the tunnel types present in this lab.

  13. Switch GRE off and on to compare the tunnel overlay.

  14. Restore each filter to return to the complete view.

  15. Filtering keeps the devices, cables and running configuration in the lab.

  16. A VLAN with no matching link has no misleading toggle.

  17. Close the drawer when you finish exploring the topology.

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