Ethernet, switching, and IP routing are the principal technologies used to implement cabled local networks. There are many types and sizes of network, however, and many different ways of designing cabling and forwarding to suit the requirements of large and small organizations and budgets. While you might not be responsible for network design at this stage of your career, it is important that you be able to identify the components and advantages of the tiered network hierarchies used to implement complex local networks.
As you study this lesson, answer the following questions: