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Which layer of the OSI model does an access layer LAN switch use to make a forwarding decision?
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Layer 2.
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What is a mechanism that is used on Cisco Layer 3 switches to accelerate forwarding of Layer 3 packets?
Cisco Express Forwarding accelerates forwarding of packets on a Cisco Layer 3 switch by associating a MAC address with a next hop address in the FIB.
Can a layer 2 switch be used on the core of the campus network?
a high grade layer 2 switch can be used to access local resources but will not be suffice to access the internet you would need a layer3 switch to access remote resources
How are layer 2 switches similar to layer 3 switches?
A layer 2 switch at it's core only forwards data within a LAN and only deals with MAC addresses. A layer 3 switch has the capability of forwarding frames and packets because it understands IP addresses.
Diifference between distribution layer switch core layer switch?
Core layer switch forms the heart of the network. it interconnects all the subnetworks formed by distribution switches. It also has special modules such as IDPS. It has very high switching capacity when compared with normal (Access ) Switches. Distribution switch forms the intermediate layer between access and core switch.
What type of device is switch?
A Switch is a Layer 2 device as they operate in the data link layer
Whitch two networking are used to connect hosts to the access layer?
switch,hub.
Two networking devices that are used to connect hosts to the access layer?
A Hub or a Switch
What is the purpose of assigning an IP address to a Layer 2 switch?
A layer 2 switch may need an IP address if the operator wishes to be able to access it without a serial cable. With an IP address, the switch can be access from anywhere with a connection to the network or an Internet connection.
Whart are the switch and bridge port characteristic of a layer two spaming-tree network that is fullycoverged?
a. All switch and bridge ports are in the forwarding state. b. All lkswitch and bridge ports are in the stand by state. c. All switch and bridge parts are assigned as either root or designed. d. All switch and bridge ports are in either the forwarding or blocking state. e. All switch and bridge are either blocking or looping.
What application layer protocol is commonly used for secure remote access to a switch or router?
SSH
Which feature is uniquely found in an access layer switch within a hierarchical network model?
Power over Ethernet
What are the two most important network layer functions in a datagram network?
Forwarding and Routing.
