Configure a Switch

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Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching comparison

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Configuring a Switch for Operation in a
Network

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Configuring a Switch for Operation in a
Network

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Configure Basic Security on a Switch

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Summary
 LAN Design
Process that explains how a LAN is to be
implemented
Factors to consider in LAN design include
Collision domains
Broadcast domains
Network latency
LAN segmentation

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Summary

 Switch forwarding methods

Store & forward – used by Cisco Catalyst
switches
Cut through – 2 types
Cut through
Fast forwarding

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Summary

 Symmetric switching
Switching is conducted between ports that have
the same bandwidth
 Asymmetric switching
Switching is conducted between ports that have
unlike bandwidth

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Summary

 CISCO IOS CLI includes the following features

Built in help
Command history/options
 Switch security
Password protection
Use of SSH for remote access
Port security

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