The predominant technology that fuels network connections is Ethernet. Switching is the process of sending networking signals to the right destination. In this course you'll learn about the history of Ethernet, NIC and MAC addresses, and unicast, multicast, and broadcast addresses. Then you'll explore Ethernet standards and Ethernet frame structures, as well as Ethernet equipment. You'll learn about Ethernet connectors and performance issues associated with Ethernet communication. You'll learn about Ethernet switches and the benefits of switching. Then you'll explore switch functionality, connectivity issues surrounding switching, and spanning tree protocol. You'll go onto discover how to configure switches and the importance of port security. Finally, you'll learn about Power Over Ethernet (POE), port mirroring, and Virtual LANs (VLANs). This course was originally created by Global Knowledge (GK).
Perks of Course
Certificate: Yes
CPD Points: 65
Compliance Standards: AICC