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What is the primary function of the Network Layer in the OSI model?
What is the primary function of the Network Layer in the OSI model?
What type of routing protocol is OSPF?
What type of routing protocol is OSPF?
What is the primary purpose of the ICMP protocol?
What is the primary purpose of the ICMP protocol?
What is the main difference between static and dynamic routing?
What is the main difference between static and dynamic routing?
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What is the primary function of the Transport Layer in the OSI model?
What is the primary function of the Transport Layer in the OSI model?
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What is the purpose of the BGP protocol?
What is the purpose of the BGP protocol?
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What is the main difference between TCP and UDP?
What is the main difference between TCP and UDP?
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What type of threat is a virus?
What type of threat is a virus?
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What is the primary function of the RIP protocol?
What is the primary function of the RIP protocol?
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What is the purpose of fragmentation in the Network Layer?
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Study Notes
Routing
- Definition: The process of determining the best path for forwarding packets between nodes in a network.
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Types of Routing:
- Static Routing: Manual configuration of routes by a network administrator.
- Dynamic Routing: Routes are learned and updated automatically by the router.
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Routing Protocols:
- RIP (Routing Information Protocol): Distance-vector protocol that uses hop count as its metric.
- OSPF (Open Shortest Path First): Link-state protocol that uses cost as its metric.
- BGP (Border Gateway Protocol): Path-vector protocol used for inter-autonomous system routing.
Network Layer
- Definition: The third layer of the OSI model, responsible for routing data between nodes on different networks.
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Functions:
- Routing: Forwarding packets between networks.
- Addressing: Assigning IP addresses to devices.
- Fragmentation: Breaking down packets into smaller fragments for transmission.
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Protocols:
- IP (Internet Protocol): Connectionless protocol that provides logical addressing and routing.
- ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol): Error-reporting protocol used for diagnosis and troubleshooting.
Transport Layer
- Definition: The fourth layer of the OSI model, responsible for providing reliable data transfer between devices.
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Functions:
- Segmentation: Breaking down data into segments for transmission.
- Connection establishment: Establishing and managing connections between devices.
- Flow control: Regulating the amount of data sent at one time.
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Protocols:
- TCP (Transmission Control Protocol): Connection-oriented protocol that provides reliability and guaranteed delivery.
- UDP (User Datagram Protocol): Connectionless protocol that provides best-effort delivery.
Network Security
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Threats:
- Malware: Viruses, worms, and trojans that compromise system security.
- Unauthorized access: Unauthorized access to network resources.
- Denial of Service (DoS): Overwhelming a network with traffic to make it unavailable.
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Security Measures:
- Firewalls: Network devices that filter incoming and outgoing traffic.
- Encryption: Encrypting data to prevent unauthorized access.
- Access Control: Controlling access to network resources based on user identity.
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Protocols:
- SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security): Encrypting data in transit.
- IPSec (Internet Protocol Security): Encrypting data at the network layer.
Routing
- Routing is the process of determining the best path for forwarding packets between nodes in a network.
- There are two types of routing: static routing (manual configuration) and dynamic routing (routes learned and updated automatically).
- Routing protocols include RIP (uses hop count as its metric), OSPF (uses cost as its metric), and BGP (used for inter-autonomous system routing).
Network Layer
- The network layer is the third layer of the OSI model, responsible for routing data between nodes on different networks.
- Functions of the network layer include routing, addressing (assigning IP addresses to devices), and fragmentation (breaking down packets into smaller fragments).
- Protocols used in the network layer include IP (connectionless protocol that provides logical addressing and routing) and ICMP (error-reporting protocol used for diagnosis and troubleshooting).
Transport Layer
- The transport layer is the fourth layer of the OSI model, responsible for providing reliable data transfer between devices.
- Functions of the transport layer include segmentation (breaking down data into segments for transmission), connection establishment, and flow control (regulating the amount of data sent at one time).
- Protocols used in the transport layer include TCP (connection-oriented protocol that provides reliability and guaranteed delivery) and UDP (connectionless protocol that provides best-effort delivery).
Network Security
- Threats to network security include malware (viruses, worms, and trojans), unauthorized access, and denial of service (DoS) attacks.
- Security measures include firewalls (filtering incoming and outgoing traffic), encryption (encrypting data to prevent unauthorized access), and access control (controlling access to network resources based on user identity).
- Security protocols include SSL/TLS (encrypting data in transit) and IPSec (encrypting data at the network layer).
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Test your knowledge of routing concepts, including static and dynamic routing, and routing protocols like RIP and OSPF. Learn how packets are forwarded between nodes in a network.
