VTP (VLAN Trunking Protocol) — Modes, Versions and Configuration
VTP explained — the three modes, what the configuration revision number does, why a returning switch can wipe your VLAN…
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IPv4 How to Convert an IP Address from Decimal to Binary
Two reliable methods for converting IP octets to binary, a lookup table for the eight bit values, worked examples, and…
Switching VLAN vs VRF — What Each Separates and When to Use Both
A VLAN separates Layer 2 broadcast domains; a VRF separates Layer 3 routing tables. They solve different problems and are…
Switching What is EtherChannel, Its Protocols, and How to Configure It?
What is EtherChannel? EtherChannel is a port link aggregation technology used primarily on Cisco switches. It allows the grouping of…
Switching Layer 2 Switching — How Switches Forward Frames and Learn MAC Addresses
Layer 2 switching forwards frames using MAC addresses. Here are the three switch functions, the CAM table, and the store-and-forward,…