LAN Switching Technology
TLC Keyword: LANST
Orderable part #: GSSTLST
This instructor-led course provides knowledge and skills needed to understand the basic features of a LAN switch. Participants will be introduced to Ethernet, switching basics, VLANs, and Spanning Tree Protocol. This is a vendor neutral course.
This course includes an optional 20-minute end-of-course knowledge test. Participants opting to take the knowledge test must enroll in the LAN Switching Technology - Knowledge Test (LANSTKT) when enrolling this instructor-led course.
After taking this course, participants should be able to:
- Discuss Ethernet, transmission types, and frame formats
- Discuss the components of a LAN switch
- Discuss the learning and forwarding process
- Create VLANs
- Configure Spanning Tree Protocol
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Audience: | Participants needing an introduction to Ethernet, switching basics, VLANs, and Spanning Tree Protocol. |
Course Outline
1. Ethernet
- What is Ethernet
- Ethernet Frame format
- MAC addresses
- Types of Ethernet transmissions
2. Switching Basics
- What is switching
- Frames and Packets
- Collision domains and CSMA/CD
- A hub and a switch
- CAM table
- ARP
- Frame transmission process
3. VLANs
- The boundaries of a broadcast domain
- What is VLAN
- Frame tagging
4. Spanning Tree Protocol
- The need of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- STP convergence process
- STP timers and states
- STP and Rapid STP (RSTP)
Class Specifics
Duration: One day
On-site classes available (Minimum of six students is required)
Lecture-based, no hands-on lab activities
Class size: minimum six to a maximum of 12 students
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