Chapter 5. Bridging and Switching

   

This chapter covers the following key topics:

  • Transparent bridging

  • Switching

  • Using virtual LANS

  • Configuring the Catalyst 1900 switch

Before configuring the Catalyst 1900 switch, you should briefly review bridging and switching technologies.

Bridges and switches are two data link layer technologies designed to increase bandwidth utilization and reduce collisions. This chapter briefly reviews each technology and then completes the configuration tasks set by the lab objectives for this chapter.


   
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CCNA Practical Studies
CCNA Practical Studies (Cisco Certification & Training)
ISBN: 1587200465
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2005
Pages: 127

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