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What is a computer network?
What is a computer network?
A collection of interconnected devices that communicate to share resources and services.
Which type of network is confined to a small geographic area?
Which type of network is confined to a small geographic area?
- PAN
- LAN (correct)
- MAN
- WAN
Which topology connects all devices to a single central cable?
Which topology connects all devices to a single central cable?
- Ring Topology
- Bus Topology (correct)
- Star Topology
- Mesh Topology
What is the OSI model?
What is the OSI model?
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What is an IP address?
What is an IP address?
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What does a subnet mask do?
What does a subnet mask do?
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Name two types of IP addresses.
Name two types of IP addresses.
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Which protocol is used for sending emails?
Which protocol is used for sending emails?
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What is the function of a router?
What is the function of a router?
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Which device provides wireless connectivity in a network?
Which device provides wireless connectivity in a network?
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A mesh topology connects every device to every other device.
A mesh topology connects every device to every other device.
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Basics of Networking
- A computer network consists of interconnected devices, enabling communication and resource sharing (files, printers, internet).
- Types of networks:
- LAN (Local Area Network): Limited to a small area like a building.
- WAN (Wide Area Network): Covers a large geographical area, including cities and countries.
- MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): Between LAN and WAN, typically covering a city.
- PAN (Personal Area Network): Small range, generally for personal devices (e.g., Bluetooth).
Network Topologies
- Network topology refers to the arrangement and connection of devices within a network.
- Common topologies include:
- Bus Topology: All devices connected to a single cable; easy installation, but has a risk of failure.
- Star Topology: Devices connect to a central hub; reliable and manageable, but dependent on the hub.
- Ring Topology: Devices form a circular connection; reduces data collisions but complicates troubleshooting.
- Mesh Topology: Every device connects to every other device; high redundancy but expensive and complex.
OSI Model (Open Systems Interconnection)
- A seven-layer framework for understanding network functions:
- Layer 1: Physical - Manages physical connection and transmission.
- Layer 2: Data Link - Handles data frames and error detection.
- Layer 3: Network - Routes data using IP addresses.
- Layer 4: Transport - Ensures reliable end-to-end communication (TCP/UDP).
- Layer 5: Session - Manages application sessions.
- Layer 6: Presentation - Translates data formats and handles encryption/compression.
- Layer 7: Application - Provides services like email and web browsing.
IP Addressing
- An IP address uniquely identifies devices on a network.
- Types of IP addresses:
- IPv4: 32-bit address formatted as four decimal numbers (e.g., 192.168.1.1).
- IPv6: 128-bit address for a larger address space, formatted in hexadecimal (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334).
Subnetting
- Subnetting divides a network into smaller, manageable segments (subnets) for improved efficiency and security.
- A Subnet Mask identifies the network and host portions of an IP address (e.g., 255.255.255.0).
TCP/IP Model
- A practical model for network communication, consisting of four layers:
- Layer 1: Network Interface - Combines OSI's Physical and Data Link layers.
- Layer 2: Internet - Matches OSI's Network layer; manages routing and addressing.
- Layer 3: Transport - Corresponds with OSI's Transport layer for data transfer.
- Layer 4: Application - Combines OSI's upper layers to provide user services.
Protocols
- Rules for communication among network devices include:
- HTTP/HTTPS: For web browsing.
- FTP: For file transfers.
- SMTP: For sending emails.
- TCP/IP: Essential protocols for internet communication.
- DNS: Resolves domain names into IP addresses.
- DHCP: Automatically assigns IP addresses to devices.
Network Devices
- Router: Directs data between networks.
- Switch: Connects devices within a network, filtering traffic for performance.
- Hub: Basic device that broadcasts data to all connected devices.
- Firewall: Protects the network by managing traffic based on security policies.
- Access Point: Facilitates wireless connectivity for devices within a network.
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