Maximizing the Benefits of Switching As devices are added to LANs to accommodate more users, and more bandwidth is required by more networked software applications, maintaining an acceptable level of network performance becomes an increasing challenge. There are a number of ways to enhance switched Ethernet LANs to meet the demands of users for performance and … [Read more...]
Data Link Layer Devices
Data Link Layer Devices Objective: Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices At the Data Link layer, either a bridge or a Layer 2 switch can be installed to segment a LAN. Hubs and repeaters at the Physical layer only serve to extend a network. With segmentation, switches and bridges create a separate collision domain for each connected node, which … [Read more...]