Connecting to the Switch: "First, I would connect to the switch using a console cable connected to my PC or laptop. I would use terminal emulation software like PuTTY to access the switch’s command-line interface (CLI)." Basic Configuration: "I would then configure the switch with a hostname, assign a management IP address on a VLAN interface, and set up an enable password for security." VLAN Configuration: "I would create VLANs according to the network design, assign ports to the appropriate VLANs, and configure trunk ports where needed." Security and Management: "Next, I would configure basic security features, such as disabling unused ports and enabling port security. Additionally, I would enable features like STP to prevent loops in the network." Saving Configuration