Chapter 12
| 1: | Should you use a hub, bridge, or switch? |
| A1: | Answer: It depends. |
| 2: | What are some basic steps in designing a network? |
| A2: | Answer: Some of the steps include assessing the network and developing technical drawings, testing plans, and implementation plans. |
| 3: | What breaks up a collision domain? |
| A3: | Answer: Bridges and switches. |
| 4: | What breaks up a broadcast domain? |
| A4: | Answer: Routers. |
| 5: | When might you use switches rather than hubs? |
| A5: | Answer: When you are concerned about scaling network growth without having to replace equipment or needing to break up collision domains because of the impact collisions are having on your network. |
| 6: | When might you use a router rather than a switch? |
| A6: | Answer: When you need to connect to a wide-area network, ... |
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