LAN Design: Hierarchical Network Model

Learn about the hierarchical network design model used in building LANs for small- to medium-sized businesses. Understand how to divide the network into discrete layers with specific functions. Explore the core, distribution, and access layers.

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What is Power over Ethernet (PoE) primarily used for?

To deliver power to devices over Ethernet cables

What is a key feature of Layer 3 switching?

Routing between different IP ranges

What is the primary purpose of Access Control Lists (ACLs)?

To implement security policies

What type of Ethernet is typically used for high-bandwidth applications?

10-Gigabit Ethernet Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of redundant components in switches?

Increased reliability Signup and view all the answers

What is Link Aggregation used for?

To increase available bandwidth Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of VLANs?

To logically segment a network Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Gigabit Ethernet?

High-bandwidth connectivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Layer 3 switching and other types of switching?

Layer 3 switching routes between different IP ranges Signup and view all the answers

How many switch product lines does Cisco have?

7 Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is Power over Ethernet (PoE) primarily used for?

What is a key feature of Layer 3 switching?

What is the primary purpose of Access Control Lists (ACLs)?

What type of Ethernet is typically used for high-bandwidth applications?

What is the benefit of redundant components in switches?

What is Link Aggregation used for?

What is the purpose of VLANs?

What is the primary benefit of using Gigabit Ethernet?

What is the main difference between Layer 3 switching and other types of switching?

How many switch product lines does Cisco have?

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