Questions and Answers
What does CCNA stand for?
What is the latest version of CCNA mentioned?
200 - 301
What topology connects each host to exactly two other machines?
Ring Topology
Which network type provides wireless communication over short distances?
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Match the following network types with their descriptions:
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A Star topology connects all hosts to a central device using point-to-point connections.
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A _______ topology contains more than one type of topology.
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Study Notes
CCNA Overview
- CCNA stands for Cisco Certified Network Associate
- CCNA versions include 640-801 (2003), 640-802 (2007), 200-120 (2013), 200-125 (2017), and 200-301 (2020)
Course Outlines
- Introduction to networking
- Network access
- IP connectivity
- IP services
- Security fundamentals
- Automation and programmability with Cisco Packet Tracer
Cisco Career Certifications
- No specific information provided in the text
Network Fundamentals
- Intermediary devices include switches, routers, and hubs
- Network types:
- Ring topology: each host connects to exactly two other machines, creating a circular network structure
- Mesh topology: a host is connected to one or multiple hosts
- Full mesh topology: each host is connected to every other host
- Partial mesh topology: hosts are connected to few hosts only
- Star topology: all hosts are connected to a central device (hub)
- Hybrid topology: combines multiple topologies
- Bus topology: a single cable connects all devices
Network Types
- Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
- Enterprise network
- LAN (Local Area Network): a group of network components that work within a small area, e.g. a small company or organization in the same building
- MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): a group of LANs interconnected within a small area, e.g. Cairo and Alex
- WAN (Wide Area Network): a group of LANs interconnected within a large area, e.g. Egypt and France
- WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network): provides wireless network communication over short distances
- SAN (Storage Area Network): a high-speed network for data storage, retrieval, and replication
- CAN (Campus Area Network): a network that interconnects a few LANs within a university campus or corporate campus
- PAN (Personal Area Network): a network organized around an individual person, typically involving a mobile computer and covering a range of less than 10 meters
Local Area Network (LAN)
- A LAN usually spans a single geographical area, providing services and applications to people within a common organizational structure
- IF Switch Connect All Devices > LAN > Same network
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