Cisco Tech Talk: Cisco Catalyst 1000 and 1300 Voice VLAN Configuration Differences - Part 2

Ready to set up voice VLANs on your Cisco Catalyst 1200 or 1300 switches? In this episode of Cisco Tech Talk, we provide a hands-on demonstration of configuring a voice VLAN on Catalyst 1200 and 1300 series switches and highlight the key differences from the Catalyst 1000. Learn best practices for trunk mode, VLAN assignment, and port configuration to ensure crystal-clear voice traffic and strong network security.

Whether you’re upgrading from a Catalyst 1000 or starting fresh, this step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know for a successful voice VLAN deployment—perfect for IT pros managing IP phone networks.

What you’ll learn in this video:
How to configure a voice VLAN on Catalyst 1200 and 1300 series switches
Key differences between Catalyst 1000 and 1200/1300 voice VLAN setups
Why and how to use trunk mode for IP phone ports
How to remove the default VLAN 1 to improve security
How to assign native VLANs and allow specific VLAN ranges
How to verify your configuration with CLI commands (show running-config, show mac address-table, show cdp/lldp neighbors)
How to confirm device connectivity and troubleshooting tips

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