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What are the functions that enable a switch to forward Ethernet frames in a lan?
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Why are Ethernet II frames preferred over Ethernet 802.3 frames on contemporay lans?
They can support multiple higher-layer protocols, and Ethernet 802.3 frames cannot.
Why are Ethernet II frames preferred over Ethernet 802.3 frames on contemporary Lans?
a. because they can support multiple higher-layer protocols, and Ethernet_802.3 frames cannot
Why are Ethernet 11 frames preferred over Ethernet 802.3 frames on contemporary LAN?
because they can support multiple higher-layer protocols
How does an Ethernet switch forward a broadcast frame?
it s connected by the bridge network connection
What gets sent on a cat5 cable?
Usually Ethernet frames.
What are the minimum and maximum sizes for Ethernet frames?
It would be 46 and 64 bytes.
Does an unmanaged switch have its own MAC address?
yes i think, because the MAC address is the physical address which is assigned by the vendor of the Ethernet card. ** Improved Answer ** No, Unmanaged switches do not have a MAC address. All they do is filter, forward or flood frames.
What is the PPPOE protocol about?
The Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet or the PPPOE is a network protocol for encapsulating PPP frames inside Ethernet frames. The PPPOE term is something used confusingly to refer to either a modem to router protocol and/or the DSL side of things.
How are data frames identified and sent to the correct VLAN when exiting an Ethernet trunk?
Based on the VLAN tag.
What causes lost frames on Ethernet?
You might have poor connectivity. The wire could be marred in some way.
In what context is the term gigabit ethernet used?
Gigabit Ethernet is the term used to describe the transmission of Ethernet frames at a rate of one gigabit per second. It started being used in early 1999.
What is a private MAC address?
A MAC address is unique to your ethernet card. MAC addresses are used within an Ethernet network to uniquely identify the source and destination of Ethernet frames. ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is used on IP networks to map IP addresses to MAC addresses within an Ethernet network.
