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Describe How a Switch Performs Layer 2 Forwarding

December 2019 with Keith Barker

Join Keith Barker as he teaches you about the concepts of Layer 2 switching in an Ethernet network.

Gain an understanding of the OSI model, TCP/IP model (or protocol stack), MAC addresses, VLANs, and trunks.

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Keith Barker has been a CBT Nuggets trainer since 2012 and has nearly three decades of IT experience. He has received certifications from Cisco, CompTIA, and more. His expertise areas include networking and security.

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