Total Time: 1 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides a detailed explanation of switching technology in relation to Cisco networks. It discusses how switching functions in a Cisco network, and includes discussion on several features and protocols that have been developed by Cisco.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Explain filtering and forwarding frames
Describe how to prevent loops
Explain how a switch discovers MAC addresses
Explain frame tagging
Define an interswitch link

Topics: 
Basic Switch Operations
Spanning Tree Protocol
Cisco LAN Switching Methods
Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
VLAN Technologies
VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
Configuring VLANs

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.