Networking : Routing and Switching from Basics to Advanced

Learn how to create and manage a network infrastructure by mastering key switching and routing protocols, including DHCP, VLANs, inter-VLAN communication, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), EtherChannel with Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP) and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), and the Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP).In this course, you'll start with the basics, understanding what a MAC address is and how it functions alongside IP addressing to facilitate network communication. You'll dive into Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), which help segment networks for better performance and security, and explore inter-VLAN communication using Router on a Stick (ROAS), a technique that allows VLANs to communicate through a router.The course also covers Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), an essential mechanism that prevents network loops and ensures redundant links remain available without causing broadcast storms. You'll learn about Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which automates IP address assignments, and how DHCP Relay helps extend DHCP services across different network segments.EtherChannel technology is another key focus, providing a method to bundle multiple physical links into a single logical link for increased bandwidth and redundancy. You’ll gain insights into both PAgP and LACP, two popular EtherChannel protocols used for link aggregation.Finally, the course covers Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP), which provides redundancy by allowing a backup router to take over in the event of failure, ensuring uninterrupted network conne