December 2024
Beginner to intermediate
512 pages
13h 50m
English
Today we review the concepts behind Ethernet switching, including the history of switching development, how switching actually works, and the variety of switch features. We also review the details of Ethernet operation.
Today’s LANs almost exclusively use switches to interconnect end devices; however, this was not always the case. Initially, devices were connected to a physical bus, a long run of coaxial backbone cabling. With the introduction of 10BASE-T and UTP cabling, the hub gained popularity as a cheaper, easier way to connect devices. But even 10BASE-T with ...
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