1. Topics Interconnecting LAN segments HUB (Physical Layer) Bridge (Link layer) Layer 2 Switch (multi-port bridge, link layer) Interconnecting networks Layer 3 Switch (network…
* Three type bridges Transparent bridges: means that stations are completely unaware of the presence of bridges. Used in Ethernet LANs. No burden in stations, bridges take…
Slide 1 Slide 2 Csci 232 Computer NetworksSwitching and Forwarding1 Topics Interconnecting LAN segments –HUB (Physical Layer) –Bridge (Link layer) –Layer 2 Switch (multi-port…