Module Summary

Ethernet cables and segments can span only a limited physical distance, but there are devices, such as repeaters and hubs, that can be added to an Ethernet LAN to extend segments.

Bridges and switches divide a LAN into multiple segments. However, switches operate at much higher speeds and support more advanced functionality, performing three major functions in segmenting an Ethernet network: forwarding, filtering, and flooding.
There are a number of ways in which the performance benefits of switched Ethernet LANs can be enhanced, including microsegmentation and connectivity hierarchies; however, there is the potential for intentional or unintentional physical loops that can be solved by STP.

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Module Summary (Cont.)

The Cisco IOS CLI is used to communicate the configuration details that implement the network requirements of an organization. The startup of a Cisco Catalyst switch requires verifying the physical installation, powering up the switch, and viewing the Cisco IOS Software output on the console. The CLI is used to configure the switch name and passwords and to enter console commands such as router interfaces and IP addresses. Increase switch security by enabling password and port security Most port access problems can be verified using the show interface command.

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