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Switching Basics

Packet Walkthrough: Two PCs on the Same LAN

Switching Basics

Packet Walkthrough: Two PCs on the Same LAN

intermediate

Follow a full Layer 2 conversation between two PCs on the same network segment.

10 steps 12 minIntermediate

What you'll learn

  • Understand how two devices communicate within the same local network
  • Explain how ARP, MAC addresses, and switching work together
  • Follow the step-by-step process of frame transmission in a LAN
  • Recognize how Ethernet communication occurs between two hosts

Key Terms included

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