Inter-networking: An Elegant Approach for Configuring Layer-2/Layer-3 Devices for Attaining Impulsive Outcomes

A switching/routing network consists of unique but similar units with a maximum of 48 units, and each unit has an equal amount of capacity for both transmitting and receiving data. However, not all of the units are used all of the time, resulting in a loss of bandwidth as well as available units, thus designing and developing a suitable network (topology) with specific segregation is required to simplify the real networking in any organization. And, in order to successfully communicate between networked devices on the same or various IP networks while eliminating any faults, specific protocols must be followed. However, there are numerous tools and techniques available for achieving the desired goal; however, not every technique is appropriate for all switching/routing scenarios, so determining which tool, methodology, or technique to use and how to use it in light of the requirements at hand is a critical task, along with resolving any discrepancies or issues. We will address the fundamentals of layer-2/layer-3 switching in this article, as well as actual implementation for well-designed and developed inter-networking. Keywords: Access Control List (ACL), Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), Administrative-Distance (AD), Bandwidth, Broadcast domain, Collision domain, Convergence, Distance vector (DV), Ethernet, Feasible-Distance (FD), Inter-network, Loop, Link state, Media Access Control (MAC), Packet Internet Groper (Ping), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Switching, Trunk, Virtual LAN (VLAN), Routing, Security.