Chapter 2. Switching

IN THIS CHAPTER, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

  • Describe Layer 2 switching functions components

  • Explain the functions of VLANs in a hierarchical network

  • Configure VLANs (e.g., native, default, static, and access)

  • Describe Layer 3 switching and routing functions

  • Explain and configure VTP

  • Describe EtherChannel, Layer 2 and 3

Now that I have given you a broad design methodology of the FutureTech Corporation's network, it is time to begin a more granular look at the design so the implementation process can begin. A logical place to begin is at the bottom, so to speak. I start with Layer 1 and 2 functionality and access layer ...

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