Tutorial: Lan switching first-step

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Lan switching first-step

Chapter 1. Networking Basics What Is a Network? Logical Networks Data Transmission Modes Types of Networks Network Standards and Models Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Chapter 2. Network Models and Standards OSI Model Moving Through the OSI Model Hierarchical Design Model Network Standards Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Chapter 3. Local-Area Networking Introduction Comparing LANs to WANs OSI Model (As It Applies to LANs and the Interrelation Between Layers) Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Chapter 4. Traditional LAN Architecture Components of a LAN LAN Topologies Local-Area Networks (LANs) Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Chapter 5. Ethernet LANs Media Access Control (MAC) Addressing Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detect (CSMA/CD) Ethernet LAN Equipment Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Chapter 6. How a Switch Works Frames Revisited Transmission Methods Frame Size Layer 2 Switching Methods Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Chapter 7. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Root Bridge or Switch Port Spanning Tree Protocol Configuration Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Chapter 8. Virtual LANs (VLANs) VLAN Overview VLAN Topology VLAN Operation VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Chapter 9. Switching Security Network Security Basic Rules Port Security Virtual LANs VLAN-Based Network Attacks Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Chapter 10. LAN Switched Network Design Local-Area Network (LAN) Segments Switched Network Components Flat Network Topology Hierarchical Topology Switched LAN Network Designs Benefits of a Layer 2 Switch in a Network Benefits of a Layer 3 Router in a Network VLAN Design Considerations General Network Design Principles Switched LAN Network Design Principles Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Chapter 11. Switch Network Management Network Management Model Protocols Switch Port Analyzer (SPAN) Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Chapter 12. Switching Case Studies Hub-Based Networks Bridge-Based Networks Small Switch-Based Networks Medium and Large Switch-Based Networks VLANs Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Appendix A. Answers to Chapter Review Questions Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Glossary