Chapter 1. Ethernet Basics

Blueprint topics covered in this chapter:

This chapter covers the following subtopics from the Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching written exam blueprint. Refer to the full blueprint in Table I-1 in the Introduction for more details on the topics covered in each chapter and their context within the blueprint.

  • LAN Switching

  • Ethernet

  • Speed

  • Duplex

  • Unicast Flooding

  • Fast Ethernet

  • Gigabit Ethernet

It’s no surprise that the concepts, protocols, and commands related to Ethernet are a key part of the CCIE Routing and Switching written exam. Almost all campus networks today are built using Ethernet technology. Also, Ethernet technology is moving into the WAN with the emergence of metro Ethernet. Even in an IT world, where technology changes ...

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