Chapter 1. Introduction to Switched Networks

Objectives

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:

Image How do switched networks support small to medium-sized businesses?

Image How has the convergence of data, voice, and video affected switched networks?

Image What benefits are provided by creating networks based on a structured hierarchical design model?

What are the two most commonly used Cisco hierarchical design models? ...

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