1. Chapter 8 Networking Computers with Switches

2. Chapter 8 Overview Connecting multiple computers
Understanding physical ports
Comparing hubs and switches
Comparing managed and unmanaged switches
Exploring switch speeds
Understanding security options 2

3. Connecting Multiple Computers
Using switches to connect computers 3

4. Understanding Physical Ports
Cables plug into ports 4

5. Understanding Physical Ports
Number and type of ports
Form factor switch
Set number of ports
Modular switch
Expandable with additional modules 5

6. Understanding Physical Ports
Identifying ports in drawings
E0 (10 Mbps), F0 (100 Mbps), G0 (1Gbps) 6

7. Comparing Hubs and Switches
Understanding Collision Domains
CSMA/CD 7

8. Comparing Hubs and Switches
Collision domain with a hub 8

9. Comparing Hubs and Switches
Collision domains with a switch 9

10. Comparing Hubs and Switches
Mapping ports to MAC addresses 10

11. Comparing Managed and Unmanaged Switches
Very little administration
Managed switches
Can be configured
MAC table
Duplex settings
SNMP
VLAN
Port mirroring 11

12. Comparing Managed and Unmanaged Switches
Comparing layer 2 and layer 3 switches
Layer 2 switch
Segments collision domains
Layer 3 switch
Can function as a router 12

13. Comparing Managed and Unmanaged Switches
Before creating a VLAN 13

14. Comparing Managed and Unmanaged Switches
Creating a VLAN 14

15. Comparing Managed and Unmanaged Switches
After creating a VLAN 15

16. Comparing Managed and Unmanaged Switches
Multiple switches connecting different departments 16

17. Exploring Switch Speeds
Rated in Mbps or Gbps 17

18. Exploring Switch Speeds
Identifying transmission speeds
Understanding uplink port
Identifying backplane speed 18

19. Understanding Security Options
Protect with physical security
Manage passwords
Use a secure protocol
Use SNMP version 3 19

20. Understanding Security Options
Consider port security
Consider hardware redundancy 20

21. Chapter 8 Summary Connecting multiple computers
Understanding physical ports
Comparing hubs and switches
Comparing managed and unmanaged switches
Exploring switch speeds
Understanding security options 21