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Switches and VLANS
A switch is a networking device that connects devices within a local area network (LAN) and facilitates communication between them. It primarily operates at Layer 2 (Data Link Layer) of the Open Systems Interconnection (
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- Lesson questions
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- Labs
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- Duration
- 0.4h
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About this course
A switch is a networking device that connects devices within a local area network (LAN) and facilitates communication between them. It primarily operates at Layer 2 (Data Link Layer) of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, though some switches, known as multilayer switches, can also operate at Layer 3 (Network Layer).
Table of contents
1 sections · 5 lessons
1Lessons5 lessons
- 1.1IntroductionPreview5 min
- 1.2How to Manage Switches2 questions · 5 min
- 1.3Virtual LANs3 questions · 5 min
- 1.4Multilayer Switches4 questions · 5 min
- 1.5Securing Networks5 questions · 5 min
