Access, Distribution, and Core Layers Explained
This tutorial provides an overview of the access, distribution, and core layers and explains two-tier and three-tier campus LAN designs.
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To resolve the intermittent network outages and slow performance, focus on adjusting the STP configuration by changing the priority of a core switch to become the new root bridge.