Objective Create a network with a star topology

Background /

You have been given the task of designing a network using a star topology. The star topology is one with a central point of connectivity. The central device should be a switch. Required file: Creating Topologies. Using packet tracer Step 1: Create a network using a star topology. a. Add 10 switches to the network topology between the Distriburtion2 router and the PCs. b. Connect the switch to the Distribution2 routers fa0/0 interface. c. Connect the switch to each of the PC. d. Enable the fa0/0 interface on the Distribution2 router.

Step 2: Reflection a. What outcome would there be if a hub had been used instead of a switch? ____________________________________________________________

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b. What is the advantage to a using a star topology?______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

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