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[Fwd: Layer 2 Switches]
From: Chris Scott <cgscott () ll mit edu>
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 10:17:16 -0400
They may have features for improving security. For example: - restricting which switch ports can communicate with each other - defining MAC addresses to prevent flooding of frames to all ports - using VLANs to isolate a management network from the operational network -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Layer 2 Switches Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 21:03:10 +0100 From: Andy Paton <andy.paton () gmail com> Reply-To: Andy Paton <andy.paton () gmail com> To: security-basics () securityfocus com Hi All I'm building a new network & firewall implementation with a DMZ. I need basic L2 switch functionality in the DMZ and between the firewall, should I avoid the more expensive switches with management? as they have more potential for bugs/holes etc.. Thoughts please, Andy
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