Journal - Chapter 1

Rasel Dela Cruz

1 Section2018-2019 1Q ECE162L-A1
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1. Find information and take notes about the Cisco three-layer hierarchical model.
a. Access Layer
b. Distribution Layer
c. Core Layer
Specifically:
1. A simple definition of each hierarchical layer
2. Three concise facts about each layer
3. Network device capabilities needed at each layer
4. A detailed graphic that shows a full, three-layer hierarchical model design
2. Compare Layer 2 (2960) and Layer 3 (3560) switches

a. Examine the physical aspects:

a.1 How many physical interfaces does each switch have in total?
a.2 How many FastEthernet and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces does each
switch have
a.3 List the transmission speed of the Fast Ethernet and Gigabit
Ethernet interfaces on each switch.
a.4 Are either of the two switches modular in design?
b. Examine the configuration aspects:

b.1 What is the difference between a Layer 2 switch and a Layer 3 switch?
b.2 What is the difference between a switch’sphysical interface and the
VLAN interface?
b.3 On which layer does a 2960 and 3560 operate?
3. Explore Cisco Switch Products by navigating www.cisco.com
a. Focus on the Campus LAN switches for Access Layer Switches, Core
and Distribution switches, Compact Switches.
b. List a few models (3) and some of the features:

b.1 Model
b.2 Uplink Speed
b.3 Number of Ports/Speed
b.4 Other Features
4. Define VTP operations
5. Explain the VTP Modes