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Introduction to Switches
Understanding what a switch is and why it is used.
Switch Functions
How switches forward data between devices.
Switch vs Hub
Differences between switches and hubs.
MAC Address Table
Learning and storing device addresses.
Managed vs Unmanaged Switches
Comparing different switch types.
Switch Ports
Understanding physical and logical ports.
VLAN Basics
Creating separate logical networks.
Troubleshooting
Solving common switch issues.
Examples
Example 1
A switch connects 20 computers in a computer laboratory.
Example 2
A switch learns device MAC addresses and stores them in its MAC Address Table.
Example 3
A managed switch can create VLANs for different departments.
EXERCISES
- Define a network switch.
- Explain the difference between a switch and a hub.
- What is a MAC Address Table?
- How does a switch learn MAC addresses?
- Differentiate managed and unmanaged switches.
- What is a VLAN?
- Why are VLANs important?
- What is the purpose of switch ports?
- Explain two advantages of using switches.
- Describe a common switch troubleshooting procedure.
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