backbone networksa backbone network can be

Question

Backbone Networks

A backbone network can be constructed as a switched backbone, a routed backbone or a VLAN backbone. Each of these approaches has its advantages and disadvantages.

(a) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.

(b) Describe an example of a situation where a switched backbone would be preferred.

(c) Describe an example of a situation where a VLAN backbone would be preferred.