Suppose a 10-Mbps Ethernet hub (repeater) is replaced by a 10-Mbps switch, in an environment where all traffic is between a single server and N "clients." Because all traffic must still traverse the server-switch link, nominally there is no improvement in bandwidth. (a) Would you expect any improvement in bandwidth? If so, why? (b) What other advantages and drawbacks might a switch offer versus a hub?

Suppose a 10-Mbps Ethernet hub (repeater) is replaced by a 10-Mbps switch, in an environment where all traffic is between a single server and N "clients." Because all traffic must still traverse the server-switch link, nominally there is no improvement in bandwidth. (a) Would you expect any improvement in bandwidth? If so, why? (b) What other advantages and drawbacks might a switch offer versus a hub?

Comptia A+ Core 1 Exam: Guide To Computing Infrastructure (mindtap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780357108376

Author:Jean Andrews, Joy Dark, Jill West

Publisher:Jean Andrews, Joy Dark, Jill West

Chapter8: Network Infrastructure And Troubleshooting

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8TC

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