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LAN switching first-step
LAN Switching first-step
About the Author
About the Technical Reviewers
Acknowledgments
Icons Used in This Book
Command Syntax Conventions
Introduction
Audience
How the Book Is Organized
How the Book Can Be Used
Feedback
The Twelve Networking Truths
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
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