Switched LAN Network Designs
A good switched networking solution combines the benefits of routers and switches in every part of the network, as well as offering a flexible path to grow from shared-media to switched networks.
In general, incorporating switches in campus network designs results in the following benefits:
High bandwidth— The more network bandwidth available to your users, the faster they can work, or surf the Internet. Think of a four-lane highway that enables more cars to travel than a two-lane road.
Quality of service (QoS)— This is a traffic-prioritization scheme used to ensure that delay-sensitive traffic such as voice and video is given a higher priority on the network than other types of traffic that are relatively immune ...
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