Chapter 12 - Connecting LANs and WANs:
Making Backbone Networks

Objectives

• Differentiate between the different connecting devices and the Internet layers each supports
• Understand the functionality of a repeater and where it is used
• Understand the functionality of a bridge and where it is used
• Understand the functionality of a router and where it is used
• Understand the difference between a two-layer and a three-layer switch
• Understand the functionality of a backbone network and where it is used
• Distinguish between a logical bus and a logical star backbone
• Distinguish between a bridge-based network and a router-based backbone network

Homework

• Review Questions: 2, 5, 7, 8
• Vocabulary
• PowerPoint
• Test