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Foil 21 Switched Networks

From MultiCast Technologies and Rationale Large Web Application Class, CPS600/640 Fall 1997 -- Fall Semester 97. by Marek Podgorny * See also color IMAGE
Why the transition?
  • Switched internetworks integrate switching devices into existing shared-media networks to optimize the benefits of both routing and switching.
  • Switched networks provide users with new services and capabilities, such as virtual LANs (VLANs), multimedia support, and more efficient tools for network management.
  • Higher bandwidth to the desktop (microsegmentation) is one of the main driving forces, directly related to multimedia applications.

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