Networks Problem:

Link Layer: Links, Access Network, LANs

1. A 6-node network is c d into an Ethernet switch implementing a star topology. Nodes are labeled A through F, and their MAC addresses follow M-A, M-B, and so on. Suppose that the following frames are sent: a. A sends a frame to E b. E replies with a frame to A c. F sends a frame to B d. B replies with a frame to e. D sends a frame to A The Ethernet switch table is initially empty. Show the state of the switch's forwarding table before and after each of these events. For each of these events, identify the link(s) on which the transmitted frame will be forwarded, and justify your answers. Use the following table to provide your answers (10 points) Switch Table State Link(s) packet is Explain forwarding action Action What h forwarded to sends a frame to replies with a frame to sends a frame to replies with a frame to sends a frame to