Module : Switching Concepts
Module Overview
Introduction to Ethernet/802.3 LANs
Ethernet/802.3 LAN development
Factors that impact network performance
Elements of Ethernet/802.3 networks
Half-duplex networks
Network congestion
Network latency
Ethernet 10BASE-T transmission time
The benefits of using repeaters
Full-duplex transmitting
Introduction to LAN Switching
LAN segmentation
LAN segmentation with bridges
LAN segmentation with routers
LAN segmentation with switches
Basic operations of a switch
Ethernet switch latency
Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
Symmetric and asymmetric switching
Memory buffering
Two switching methods
Switch Operation
Functions of Ethernet switches
Frame transmission modes
How switches and bridges learn addresses
How switches and bridges filter frames
Why segment LANs?
Microsegmentation implementation
Switches and collision domains
Switches and broadcast domains
Communication between switches and workstations
Module: Summary
Module: Quiz



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