5. Switching
Functions of switch
Address Learning
Forwarding filtering decision
Loop Avoidance
Modes of switch
Store and forwarding
Fragment Free
Cut throw transmission
6. Spanning Tree Protocol
Rebundancy Give loops
Switching loops give problems
if all the links are active
Broadcast Storm
Multiple frame transmission
Inconsistent switch tables
Spanning –Tree port states
7. Port Security
Access layer switches supports feature port security,vlan etc
To configure enable port security
Define an Interface
Enable port-security Feature
Defining which mac-address are
allowed to send frames
Two steps are optional
Defining the maxi.no.of mac-address
Defining the action that switch will take
8. VLAN
• What is VLAN ?
• Need of VLAN?
• What is Access and Trunk Port
• What is Frame Tagging?
ISL
IEEE 802.1q
9. Inter-vlan Communication
Two methods are available for communication between vlan’s –
Router on a sticky(with trunking enabled)
Using a router (without trunking)