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In most of today's larger networks we'll find a mix of switches (bridges with
more than two ports) and routers. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. This
seminar will present a comprehensive and in-depth discussion on Bridges and
Routers’ function in today’s networks.
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- Introduction
- What is a Network?
- OSI RM
- OSI Model vs. TCP/IP Model
- Interconnection at Different Layers
- Relays Above Layer 3
- Local Area Networks
- Ethernet
- Ethernet history
- Basics on Ethernet
- Ethernet Evolution
- Extending LANs
- Repeaters and Hubs
- Repeaters and Hubs
- Shared Bandwidth
- Ethernet Hubs
- Bridges and Switches
- Definition of a Bridge
- Types of bridges
- The learning process
- Spanning Tree bridging
- Spanning Tree Protocol
- Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
- Source routing bridges
- Bridging between different types of LANs
- From Shared to Dedicated Bandwidth
- Switches
- Broadcast and Collision Domains
- Traffic Isolation
- Switch Features
- IP Addressing
- IP Basics
- Internet Scaling Problems
- Classfull vs Classless Addressing
- Subnetting
- Variable Length Subnet Masks
- CIDR
- Routers
- Routers Function
- Static vs dynamic routing
- Metrics
- Distance Vector routing
- Link state routing
- Interior routing protocols: RIP, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, IS-IS
- Autonomous systems
- Exterior routing protocols: EGP, BGP, IDRP
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- Layer 3 Switching
- Layer 3 Switches
- Routers vs Layer 3 Switches
- VLANs
- Broadcasting with Ethernet Switches
- Ethernet switches and multicast
- Ethernet VLANs
- Multiple VLANs
- VLAN Trunks
- MPLS
- What is MPLS?
- A Brief History
- IP ATM and MPLS
- Basic Concept
- Core Elements
- Labels
- Label Encapsulation
- Label Information Base (LIB)
- Label Stacks
- Usage of VPI/VCI in MPLS, Shim Header
- LSPs and FECs
- Signaling and Label distribution protocols
- QoS
- Queuing techniques
- Congestion control
- Traffic Shaping
- Leaky bucket
- Token bucket algorithm
- Overprovisioning
- Conclusion
- Glossary
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- Network Engineers, Network Operators, Network Managers or Network Designers who
are responsible for designing, maintaining and operating public or private IP
networks
- Support, pre- and post sales engineers in vendor organizations
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- Attendees should have a basic understanding of Ethernet, IP and related
protocols
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