1.1 Objective To configure the basic operation of a Layer 2 switch 1.2 Networking and Service Description TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED Huawei S3700 Series Switch DESCRIPTION A Layer 2 switch is used to set up a simple Ethernet-based Local Area Network (LAN). In this scenario, the switch is used as a plug-and-play device no additional configuration is necessary for the switch to interconnect the PCs using Ethernet networking. HQ-AS-1 E0/0/1 E0/0/2 PC1 12.192.1.1/24 PC2 12.192.1.5/24 Figure 1-4: Connecting Computers to a Layer 2 Switch (4) Verify that PC1 and PC2 can communicate with each other using the ping program. i. Can the PC2 ping the PC1? ii. Can the PC1 ping the PC2? i. Justify your answer based on the above results