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Why does the diagram show 2 link between LAN switches


The diagram below shows a typical enterprise LAN using ethernet and wireless LAN access points.

Each LAN switch on each floor connects to a centralized distribution switch.

The question is why are there 2 links between each switch and the SWD.Diagram


Solution

  • I would imagine it is either being used to increase throughput and/or redundancy. Have a look at Link Aggregation