Internetworking hardware: Switching Flashcards by Caitlin Viita | Brainscape

Q

At what OSI layer do switches operate?

A

Layer 2

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Q

Name 7 benefits of switches.

A

reduce latency
support segmenting LANs in to smaller groups
support connecting different types of LANs
better throughput
reduced collisions
high port density
greater role flexibility (limited routing) at low cost

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Q

Name 4 things switches have in common with bridges

A

support high density
support connecting LANs with different bandwidth
connect multiple LAN segments to common network
forward based on MAC address

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T/F: Frame switches are also known as Layer 2 switches.

A

True

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