Cisco Related Series by MindLeaders CCNA 640-801: Understanding Layer 2 Switching Technology

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.

Objectives:

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

Outline:

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

Features:

A glossary
A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone preparing for the Cisco CCNA 640-801 exam, or for anyone who wants to learn more about networking.

Prerequisites:

Experience with Windows NT/2000/XP and/or Unix OS.Cisco Related Series by MindLeaders CCNA 640-801: The Open Systems Interconnect Model (OSI)Cisco Related Series by MindLeaders CCNA 640-801: Hardware and the OSI Reference ModelCisco Related Series by MindLeaders CCNA 640-801: Wide Area Network ProtocolsCisco Related Series by MindLeaders CCNA 640-801: TCP/IP Technologies

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

Cisco, CCNA, and Cisco IOS are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Terms of Use:

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