1. Network architecture Distribution layer - which is sometimes referred to as the aggregation layer , provides route filtering and interVLAN routing . Management ACLs and IPS filtering are typically implemented at the distribution layer. The distribution layer serves as an aggregation point of access layer network links. Because the distribution layer is the intermediary between the access layer and the core layer , the distribution layer is the ideal place to enforce security policies and to perform and to perform tasks that involve packet manipulation, such as routing. Summarization and next-hop redundancy are also performed in the distribution. 2-tier architecture Collapsed Core Layer 3-tier architecture Cisco three-tier network design model Core Layer - The core layer typically provides the fastest switching path in the network. As the network backbone, the core layer is primarily associated with low latency and high reliability. 2. Power over Ethernet (PoE) Cisco C...