18 CHAPTER 2: SWITCHING CONCEPTS AND NETWORK CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES
Network
Configuration
Examples
The following sections look at different network examples in which the
Layer 3 Module can be used. They show where the module can be placed
in flat networks to maximize its effectiveness.
Example 1: Simple
Flat Network
Figure 1 shows a flat network in which all hosts and servers are attached
to the same LAN. All broadcast traffic on the LAN is seen by all devices.
Figure 1 Example of a Pre-VLAN Flat Network
Figure 2 and Figure 3 are variations on the network in Figure 1.
Server
Workstation
IP Network Address: 192.168.168.0
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Key
Cable
Switch
Switch A
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