Chapter 2. Ethernet LANs

This chapter describes the various types of Ethernet LAN topologies, details the challenges of shared LANs and how those challenges are solved with switched LAN technology, and describes ways in which LANs can be optimized.

Chapter Objectives

Upon completing this chapter, you will be able to explain the advantage of using a switch over using a hub, and to teach you to expand ...

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