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Link Layer and LANs

Learning Goals

After this week, you will understand the following concepts

  • Frames
  • MAC/Phy addresses
  • ARP/ARP table
  • Filtering vs. Switching
  • Self-learning switches
  • Switch vs. router

Preparations for week #13 RAT 11

To know more about networking, we will be using the book Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach, 8th edition.

Mandatory Readings

- 480-484 (full Sec. 6.1)
- 507-515 (6.4 – 6.4.2)
- 521-527 (6.4.3)

Optional Readings

- 484-505 (Sec. 6.2, 6.3 1-3)
- 542–547 (6.7 highly recommended)

Videos

Self-checks