In an ISNS LAN, which connections are considered Access Links?

• A. Switch-to-Switch links only
• B. All connections to routers
• C. Wireless links
• D. All non-switch connections, such as servers, workstations, and printers

Answer: (D)

Access links are the paths that let end devices join the LAN through the access layer. In an ISNS LAN, these are the non-switch connections from the actual devices that users interact with—like servers, workstations, and printers—to the access switches. They are distinct from links that simply connect switches to each other (inter-switch links) or from the network to routers (uplinks). So, the connections that count as Access Links are the ones from end devices such as servers, workstations, and printers—the non-switch connections that directly tie these devices into the network.