Introduction to Networks - Chapter 1 & 2
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What type of network covers a small geographic area such as a home or office?

  • LAN (Local Area Network) (correct)
  • WAN (Wide Area Network)
  • PAN (Personal Area Network)
  • MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

Which component is responsible for managing data flow within a network?

  • End Device
  • Intermediary Device (correct)
  • Packet
  • Network Interface Card

What does quality of service (QoS) in a network prioritize?

  • Bandwidth allocation
  • User authentication
  • Voice and video data (correct)
  • Data encryption

Which of the following trends involves employees using personal devices for company resources?

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What is a common external threat to network security?

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What type of network is characterized by connected LANs over large geographic areas?

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Which term describes the layout of a network?

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What is the primary benefit of the larger address space in IPv6?

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How do hosts send packets to devices on different networks?

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What does the host routing table contain?

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Which of the following correctly describes the purpose of network protocols?

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Which component is responsible for storing the router's startup configuration?

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What is the correct order of data encapsulation from application data to the data link layer?

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What is the primary function of an IP address in a computer network?

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What is the first step in the router boot-up process?

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Which of the following address types allows for communication from one device to all devices on the network?

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Which security goal is concerned with preventing unauthorized access to data?

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What is the purpose of a subnet mask in IPv4 addressing?

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In which of the following network types is the data transmission typically faster?

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Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for establishing, managing, and terminating sessions?

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What is the correct description of a public IPv4 address?

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Which of the following best describes the role of MAC addresses in networking?

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Which memory type in a router holds the IOS?

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What is typically involved in the initial setup of a router?

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What emerging trend provides flexibility for users to access networks using personal devices?

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Which statement is true regarding TCP/IP model layers?

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What is the total number of usable hosts in a /27 subnet?

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What is the subnet mask for an address that supports 50 hosts?

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Which of the following is a benefit of Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM)?

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Which method is commonly used to calculate subnet ranges?

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What is a disadvantage of manually configured routes in the routing table?

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What is the purpose of subnetting?

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What is the function of ICMP in networking?

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Which of the following IP ranges is classified as a private address?

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In a subnet mask denoted as /24, how many bits are allocated for the network portion?

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Which address type is automatically configured when DHCP fails?

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What is the maximum number of subnets that can be created if 4 bits are borrowed?

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Which class of IP addresses is used for medium-sized networks?

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Which tool would you use to check the connectivity to a particular host?

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Which range is reserved for teaching purposes?

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What does CIDR stand for?

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A LAN (Local Area Network) connects large geographic areas like cities and countries.

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The internet is a global collection of LANs and WANs connected using various media.

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Intermediary devices, such as routers and switches, are responsible for managing data flow in a network.

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Quality of Service (QoS) in networking is about minimizing network costs.

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BYOD stands for Bring Your Own Device, encouraging employees to use personal devices for work.

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Fault tolerance in a network means it cannot recover from failures.

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Packet switching is a method that improves fault tolerance by splitting traffic into packets.

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A default static route is defined as a route that forwards all packets without a more specific match, using the address 0.0.0.0/0.

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Dynamic routing protocols require manual configuration to discover remote networks.

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Link-State protocols build a complete topology map of the network and use algorithms like Dijkstra's to compute the shortest path.

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Floating static routes are used as primary routes that are always active.

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Distance-Vector protocols have a complete view of the network topology.

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Protocols only govern message formatting.

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HTTP is a protocol used for web communications.

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IP Addresses assign source and destination addresses for end-to-end delivery.

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Encapsulation refers to the process of adding data segments to the application layer.

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A LAN typically covers a large geographic area with high speeds.

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Cloud computing allows access to resources remotely.

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Data link frames in local network access are sent via a router.

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MAC addresses are used for end-to-end delivery between devices on the same network.

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Confidentiality in network security ensures authorized access to data.

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IPv4 addresses are 128-bit numbers divided into 4 octets.

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The default gateway is used for sending packets to devices on the same network.

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RAM in a router stores the startup configuration.

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IPv6 eliminates the need for NAT.

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A multicast address allows one-to-all communication.

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Router routing tables can contain directly connected routes.

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The load IOS process typically happens from RAM to Flash memory.

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IPv4 addresses can be classified as public or private.

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The bootstrap program is stored in RAM.

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A subnet mask determines the boundary between the network and host portions of an IP address.

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The loopback address range is 127.0.0.0/8.

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Class A IP addresses typically support large networks from 128.0.0.0 to 191.255.255.255.

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CIDR allows more rigid subnetting options.

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The IP address range 169.254.0.0/16 is designated as a link-local address.

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Subnetting increases the number of hosts per subnet while decreasing the number of subnets.

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The subnet mask for a /24 prefix allows for 256 addresses.

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ICMP is used primarily for diagnostic tools such as ping and traceroute.

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A static IP address is assigned automatically by DHCP.

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The binary to decimal conversion involves calculating each bit's value using powers of 2.

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Testing tools like ping can help verify connectivity to both local and remote hosts.

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Flashcards

LAN

A network covering a small geographic area, like a home or office. It typically has high bandwidth and a single administrator.

WAN

A network connecting LANs across a large geographic area, like cities or countries. Managed by multiple providers and typically slower than LAN.

Network Security Threats

Possible dangers to a network, both internal (e.g., employee error) and external (e.g., hacking, viruses).

Fault Tolerance

Network characteristic of having redundant components to minimize failures.

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Network Components

The physical and logical pieces that make up a network, like devices, media, and routers.

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Network Communication

Requires a sender, receiver, and a medium (channel) to exchange information.

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BYOD

Employees using their own devices (BYOD) to access company resources.

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Protocols

Rules for exchanging data, covering message format, timing, delivery, and acknowledgment. Ensure interoperability and seamless communication.

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Data Encapsulation

Wrapping application data in layers like envelopes, adding information for each network layer, like address and error control.

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IP Address

Unique numerical identifier for a device on the internet. Acts like a postal address, directing data to the correct location.

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MAC Address

Physical address assigned to a network card. Identifies a device on a specific network, allowing communication within that network.

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OSI Model

A 7-layer framework showing how data moves across a network, from application layer (data) to physical layer (transmission).

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TCP/IP Model

A 4-layer model simplifying the OSI model, focusing on key aspects like application, transport, internet, and network access.

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Network Security Goals

Protecting data from unauthorized access, alteration, and disruption, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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LAN vs. WAN

LAN: Small area (home/office), high speed. WAN: Large area (city/country), slower speed, connecting LANs together.

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Emerging Trends

Changes in network technologies, including BYOD (personal devices), cloud computing (remote resources), and online collaboration.

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IPv6 Address Space

IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses, providing a vast address space compared to IPv4's 32-bit addresses.

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IPv6 Header Structure

The IPv6 header is simplified compared to IPv4, allowing for faster packet processing.

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IPv6 and NAT

IPv6 eliminates the need for Network Address Translation (NAT) because of its massive address space.

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Default Gateway

The router that connects a local network to external networks; it's the gateway to the internet.

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Host Routing Table

A list that stores the default gateway and known routes for a host device.

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Router Routing Table

A table containing routes learned dynamically or configured manually, which helps the router forward traffic.

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Router Components: RAM

Random Access Memory (RAM) in a router stores the running configuration.

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Router Components: NVRAM

Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) stores the startup configuration; this configuration is saved even when the router is powered off.

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Router Components: Flash Memory

Flash memory stores the router's operating system (IOS).

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Router Components: ROM

Read Only Memory (ROM) contains the bootstrap program, which initializes the router.

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Subnet Mask

A number that defines the network portion of an IP address and separates it from the host portion. It dictates how many addresses are available within a subnet.

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Magic Number

A specific value that represents the size of a subnet. It helps to calculate subnet ranges quickly. Example: For /26, the magic number is 64, representing 64 addresses per subnet

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Static Routing

Manually configured routes in a routing table, providing predictable and secure data paths. These routes are not advertised across the network to other routers.

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What are the advantages of static routing?

Static routing offers enhanced security, resource-efficiency, and predictable data paths because routes are manually configured and not advertised.

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10.0.0.0/8

This is a private IP address range used for internal networks. It allows for a large number of devices (2^24) to be connected.

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172.16.0.0/12

Another private IP address range. It's smaller than 10.0.0.0/8 but still allows for a significant number of devices (2^20).

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192.168.0.0/16

A common private IP address range used in home and small office networks. It allows for a smaller number of devices (2^16).

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Loopback Address

The loopback address (127.0.0.1) is used to test the local network stack. It allows devices to communicate with themselves.

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Link-Local Address

A link-local address is automatically assigned when a device can't get an IP address through DHCP. It's used for communication within the local network only.

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Test-Net Address

The test-net address (192.0.2.0/24) is reserved for educational purposes and simulations. It's not supposed to be used in real networks.

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Class A Network

A class A network has a large address space (0.0.0.0 - 127.255.255.255) and is designed for large organizations with many devices.

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Class B Network

A class B network has a medium-sized address space (128.0.0.0 - 191.255.255.255) and is suitable for medium-sized organizations.

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Class C Network

A class C network has a smaller address space (192.0.0.0 - 223.255.255.255) and is ideal for small networks like home and office networks.

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What is CIDR?

CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) is a system used for flexible subnetting. It allows for allocating IP addresses more efficiently by using a prefix (like /20) instead of traditional network classes.

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Default Static Route

A route that forwards all packets without a more specific match. It's used as a backup route when no other route is available. Example: 0.0.0.0/0.

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Dynamic Routing

Automatically discovers and maintains routing information. It's helpful for large networks that constantly change.

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Distance-Vector Protocol

Shares routing updates with neighbors but doesn't have a complete view of the network. Examples: RIP, EIGRP.

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Link-State Protocol

Builds a full topology map of the network and uses algorithms to find the shortest path. Examples: OSPF, IS-IS.

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Network Types: LAN

A network covering a small geographic area, like a home or office. Typically has high bandwidth and is managed by a single administrator.

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Network Types: WAN

Connects multiple LANs over a large geographic area, like cities or countries. Managed by multiple providers and typically slower than LAN.

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Network Components: End Devices

Hosts where messages originate or are received (e.g., computers, phones, tablets).

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Network Components: Intermediary Devices

Devices that manage data flow between end devices (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls).

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What are network protocols?

Rules that govern how data is exchanged. They ensure devices can communicate seamlessly, regardless of their specific technology.

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What's data encapsulation?

Wrapping data in layers like envelopes, adding information at each network level, like address and error control.

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What is an IP address?

Unique numerical identifier for a device on the internet. Directs data to the correct destination, like a postal address.

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What is a MAC address?

Physical address assigned to a network card. Identifies a device within the same local network.

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What are LAN and WAN?

LAN: Small network, high speed (like office). WAN: Large network, slower speed (connecting cities).

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Emerging Network Trends

Changes in network technologies, including BYOD (personal devices), cloud computing (remote resources), and online collaboration.

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What is Subnetting?

Subnetting divides a larger network into smaller sub-networks (broadcast domains) to improve performance, manageability, and security by isolating devices and reducing congestion.

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Network Portion vs. Host Portion

The subnet mask defines the number of bits used for the network portion of an IP address, leaving the rest for the host portion. For example, a /24 subnet mask means 24 bits are for the network.

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Borrowing Host Bits

When subnetting, borrowing more host bits for the network portion creates more subnets but reduces the number of available hosts per subnet.

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Number of Subnets Formula

The formula 2^n, where n is the number of borrowed bits, calculates the total number of subnets possible.

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What is ICMP?

Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is used for network diagnostics. It sends messages like ‘ping requests’ or ‘destination unreachable’ messages.

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What is Traceroute?

Traceroute is an ICMP-based tool that displays the path and network hops taken by packets traveling from the source to the destination.

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Binary to Decimal Conversion

To convert binary to decimal, multiply each bit position by its corresponding power of 2 (starting from the rightmost bit as 2⁰) and then sum the results.

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Decimal to Binary Conversion

To convert decimal to binary, repeatedly find the largest power of 2 less than the decimal number, subtract it, write down a '1' in the corresponding binary position, and repeat until the decimal number becomes zero.

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Static IP vs. Dynamic IP

A Static IP is a fixed IP address assigned to a device, while a Dynamic IP is assigned automatically by DHCP with a lease expiration.

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Study Notes

Chapter 1: Introduction to Networks

  • Networks connect devices globally for communication, learning, work, and entertainment.
  • Communication methods include texting, social media, online collaboration, blogs, and gaming.

Chapter 2: Types of Networks

  • LAN (Local Area Network): Covers a small geographic area (home, office, etc.). High-speed bandwidth, single administration.
  • WAN (Wide Area Network): Connects LANs over large geographic areas (cities, countries). Managed by multiple service providers, slower speeds.
  • Internet: A global network of interconnected LANs and WANs using copper, fiber optic, and wireless media.

Network Components

  • End Devices: Where messages originate or are received (e.g., computers, phones).
  • Intermediary Devices: Manage data flow (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls).
  • Media Types: Copper cables, fiber optics, wireless.

Network Architectures

  • Fault Tolerance: Redundancy in a network to minimize failures.

Chapter 2/1: Key Topics on Networking

  • Communication Rules: Require a sender, receiver, and communication channel (medium).
  • Protocols govern message formatting, timing, delivery, and acknowledgment.
  • Data is encoded and encapsulated in protocol layers.

Network Protocols and Standards

  • Protocols ensure interoperability using layers like TCP/IP and OSI.
  • Common protocols include HTTP for web communication, TCP for managing data segments, and IP for assigning source and destination addresses.
  • Protocol suites (e.g., TCP/IP) define communication standards.

Data Encapsulation

  • Data is encapsulated as it moves through network layers, from application to transport, network, and data link layers.

Addressing

  • IP Address: Identifies source and destination for end-to-end delivery.
  • MAC Address: Provides data link delivery between devices on the same network.

Local and Remote Network Access

  • Local Access: Data link frames are sent directly between devices.
  • Remote Access: Frames are sent via a default gateway (e.g., router) for IP packets.

Reference Models

  • OSI Model: Seven layered model (Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link, Physical).
  • TCP/IP Model: Four layered model (Application, Transport, Internet, Network Access).

Network Security

  • Goals: Confidentiality (authorized access), Integrity (prevent data alteration), and Availability (reliable access for authorized users).
  • Threats: External (viruses, attacks, data theft), Internal (human errors, malicious activity).

Network Types

  • LAN (Local Area Network): Small geographic area, high speed.
  • WAN (Wide Area Network): Large geographic area, slower speed.
  • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device): Employees use personal devices for work.
  • Cloud Computing: Data and resources stored and accessed over the internet.
  • Online Collaboration and Video Communication: Tools for virtual teamwork (e.g., Cisco WebEx and TelePresence).
  • Smart Homes: Technology integration into appliances.

Chapter 2/2: Configure Network Operating System

  • Cisco IOS: Operating system for network devices (routers, switches).
  • CLI (Command-Line Interface): For device management.
  • Access Methods: Console Port (direct physical access), Secure Shell (SSH) (encrypted remote access), Telnet (not secure).
  • Command Modes: User EXEC (basic view-only), Privileged EXEC (advanced configuration), Global Configuration (device-wide settings), Sub-configuration Modes (interface, line).
  • Important Commands: To move between modes, save configurations.
  • Security Configuration: Secure privileged EXEC and console access.

Chapter 3 Networking Layer Overview

  • Purpose: Provides end-to-end communication, handles addressing, encapsulation, routing, and de-encapsulation.
  • Protocols: IPv4 and IPv6.
  • IP characteristics: Connectionless protocol, best-effort delivery, media independent.
  • IPv4 Header: Contains version, time to live, source/destination IP.

Chapter 4 Addressing Basics

  • IPv4 addressing: 32-bit binary, divided into 4 octets.
  • Composed of: Network portion, Host portion, Subnet mask (determines the boundary between network and host portions).
  • Address Types: Unicast (one-to-one communication), Broadcast (one-to-all communication), Multicast (one-to-group communication).
  • IPv4 Address Categories: Public (routable on the internet), Private (not routable externally).

Special Use Addresses and IPv4 Address Classes

  • Special Use Addresses: Loopback (127.0.0.0/8), Link-Local (169.254.0.0/16), Test-Net (192.0.2.0/24).
  • IPv4 Address Classes: A, B, and C (differ in the number of bits allocated to network and host portions).

CIDR and Subnetting

  • CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing): Flexible subnetting.
  • Subnetting: Dividing a large network into smaller sub-networks to optimize IP usage.

ICMP and Connectivity Verification

  • ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol): Used for diagnostic tools like ping and traceroute.

Conversions Between Binary and Decimal

  • Binary-to-decimal: Calculate each bit's value using powers of 2.
  • Decimal-to-binary: Subtract the largest power of 2 smaller than the number, and repeat.

Practical Usage

  • Static IP: Fixed IP address for devices.
  • Dynamic IP: Assigned automatically.

Testing Tools

  • Ping: Used for testing connectivity.
  • Traceroute: Used for displaying the path and delay for packets.

Studying Focus for Subnetting

  • Understand how to calculate subnet, mask bits (prefixes), address types, and differences between private, public, unicast addresses.
  • Practice testing connectivity, and how ping/traceroute works.
  • Learn how subnetting optimizes IP allocation.

Chapter 5 Subnetting

  • Subnetting: Dividing a large network into smaller subnetworks.
  • Principles: Network vs. Host portions, Borrowing host bits (more bits borrowed → more subnets but fewer hosts per subnet).
  • Formulas: Number of subnets, hosts per subnet.
  • VLSM (Variable Length Subnet Masking): Using different subnet masks optimize IP address usage.

Chapter 6 Static Routing Basics

  • Definition: Manually configured routes for a routing table.
  • Advantages: Enhanced security, resource efficient, predictable paths.
  • Disadvantages: Time-consuming to configure and maintain, not scalable for growing networks.
  • Types: Standard static route, default static route (Gateway of Last Resort), floating static route
  • Use Cases: Primarily for small, stable networks, or stubs networks.

Chapter 7: Dynamic Routing

  • Definition: Dynamic routing protocols automatically discover and maintain routing information.
  • Purpose: To discover remote networks and adjust routes, determine the best path and maintain up-to-date routing tables.
  • Advantages: Reduces administrative overhead, automatically adapts to topology changes, suitable for complex networks.
  • Disadvantages: Requires more router resources (CPU, bandwidth), slower convergence than static routing.
  • Types: Distance-vector protocols (e.g., RIP, EIGRP), Link-state protocols (e.g., OSPF, IS-IS).
  • Key Metrics: Hops, bandwidth, delay, reliability, load in routing protocol decisions.

Chapter 8 OSPF

  • Definition: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) a link-state routing protocol within an Autonomous System.
  • Features: Fast convergence, supports VLSM and CIDR, uses cost as a metric to determine the best path.
  • Operation: Routers exchange link-state advertisements (LSAs) for topology information. LSAs are flooded throughout the area. Routers build a topology table and calculate the best paths.
  • Components: Router ID, OSPF packets (Hello packets, Link-State Updates), Areas.

Other Relevant Concepts

  • Network Topology: The physical or logical layout of a network.
  • Key Terms: LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network ), VPN (Virtual Private Network), Internet, Intranet, Extranet.

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