Datasheet

Design Hierarchy
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Step 4: Present the slides to a classmate, another group, or the class for discussion.
Suggested Activity Example (no model numbers are given, as emphasis is on the
hierarchical functions of the network devices shown):
Slide 1:
Graphic 1
Student or Group Notes as to why this graphic was chosen:
 Access layer shows basic switches, Spanning Tree options, redundancy to the Distribution layer, and security
considerations.
 Distribution layer shows redundancy, load balancing, and routing protocols linked to the Core layer.
 Core layer shows load balancing, redundancy, routing protocols, and port aggregation.