Date of Issue: 05-01-2023

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I. Introduction
II. Network Segmentation -- Bridging, Routing, and Switching
III. Segmenting a Network Using Bridges

A. A Look at Ethernet and Ethernet Bridging Technology

1. Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection
2. Transparent Bridging

B. A Look at Token Ring and Token Ring Bridging Technology

1. Source-Route Bridging

C. Mixed-Media Bridging

1. Source-Route Transparent Bridging
2. Source-Route Transparent Translational Bridging

IV. Segmenting a Network Using Routers
V. Segmenting a Network Using LAN Switches

A. Ethernet Switching

1. Autonegotiation

B. Switching Mechanisms

1. Store-and-Forward Switching
2. Cut-Through Switching

C. Half-Duplex and Full-Duplex Ethernet
D. Token Ring Switching

VI. Virtual LANs
VII. Summary

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