August 2003
Intermediate to advanced
320 pages
10h 14m
English
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10
LAN system components
Objectives
When you have completed this chapter you should be able to:
• Explain the basic function of each of the devices listed under 10.1
• Explain the fundamental differences between the operation and application
of switches (layer 2 and 3), bridges and routers
10.1 Introduction
In the design of an Ethernet system there are a number of different components that can
be used. These include:
• Repeaters
• Media converters
• Bridges
• Hubs
• Switches
• Routers
• Gateways
• Print servers
• Terminal servers
• Remote access servers
• Time servers
• Thin servers
The lengths of LAN segments are limited due ...