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Unit 2: Data Link Layer and Ethernet

Data Link Layer

An introduction to the Data Link Layer, which ensures reliable communication between directly connected devices by managing framing, error detection, and flow control.

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Quiz: Data Link Layers

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Ethernet/VLAN

Explore Ethernet as the primary LAN technology and understand VLANs, which enable logical network segmentation for improved performance and security.

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Quiz: Ethernet & VLANs

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Spanning Tree

Learn about the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), which prevents network loops in Ethernet networks by creating a loop-free logical topology.

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Quiz: Spanning Trees

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