Chapter 4
Switching
Exam Objectives in this Chapter
Introduction
In the previous chapter, we discussed a wide variety of different network devices, a number of which are used to provide connectivity between computers, printers, and other devices on a network. Although routers, bridges, and repeaters were commonly used on networks for enabling communication, switches have by and large taken over their roles on most local area networks (LANs). They provide a broad range of functions on a network, with the most basic being the ability for two or more devices to communicate with one another.
As we’ll see in this chapter, switches can also provide ...
Get CompTIA Network+ Certification Study Guide: Exam N10-004, 2nd Edition now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
