Connecting LANs,
Backbone
Networks, and
Virtual LANs
Outline
Network connecting devices
Backbone networks
Virtual LANs
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Network Connecting
Devices
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Layer-1 Connecting
Devices
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Repeaters
Connected segments become single
collision domain
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Repeater Function
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Hubs
Similar to multiport repeaters
All segments belong to the same
collision domain
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Layer-2 Connecting
Devices
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Bridges
Bridges process information up to the
frame-level (layer 2)
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Bridges
Connecting LANs while separating collision
domains
MAC addresses are used for filtering
Connected segments form a single network
(same broadcast domain)
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Learning Bridges
AD
EA
BC
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Loop Problem
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Graph Representation
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Creating Spanning Tree
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Blocking Ports
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Switches
Similar to multiport bridges
Also run Spanning-Tree Protocol
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Layer-3 Connecting
Devices
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Routers
Capable of connecting networks of
different types
Routers separate networks into
different broadcast domains
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Backbone Networks
Bus Backbone
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Star Backbone
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Connecting Remote LANs
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Virtual LANs
Regular Switch
Three LANs are connected by a regular
switch, forming one LAN (one
broadcast domain)
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Switch with VLAN
Feature
Different VLANs belong to different broadcast
domains
They are considered isolated networks
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