Abstract: Redundant design in layer 2 networks gives rise to problems such as mislearning of MAC addresses, broadcast storms and multiple frame copies. To prevent this IEEE 802.1d Spanning tree protocol is used. Spanning tree protocol removes the redundant links by disabling the ports to which the redundant links are connected. When the active link goes down the spanning tree protocol has to be executed again to place a redundant connection as active link. This causes convergence issues. Port Channels allows grouping of several Ethernet links to create one logical connection. In this paper we have used the redundant links between switches as port channels thereby making the switch to believe that there is only one connection instead of multiple physical connections to a switch thereby spanning tree protocol is never executed. Experimental analysis also showed that using port channels to eliminate layer 2 loops causes increase in bandwidth, enables load balancing and faster convergence between th

• Publication Date: 02-Jun-2014
• DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-010-1-17
• Views: 0
• Downloads: 0

Abstract: The theories of Multiple Intelligence (MI) used in this paper which cater to students’ intelligence are able to enjoy learning in class and have a positive academic achievement. Nowadays, educators are faced with the younger generation that is not only highly skilled in ICT but also constantly exposed to a source of information and a variety of media. In this situation, all educators should equip themselves with ICT skills more than students and use all existing platforms and mediums. Educators must always be well prepared to make changes to the teaching and learning environment. Thus, innovation is necessary to make effective teaching and learning in classroom. Online Multiple Intelligence Teaching Tools (On-MITT) provides several tools to facilitate educators in preparing teaching materials that utilizes interpersonal, visual-spatial and verbal-linguistic intelligences. With only few steps in preparing teaching activities, educators can create creative and interesting teaching materi

• Publication Date: 02-Jun-2014
• DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-010-1-18
• Views: 0
• Downloads: 0