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What layer of the OSI model do switches operate at?
Which TCP/IP protocol ensures fast, best-effort data transfer?
What is the primary purpose of subnetting?
What is stored in routing tables?
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Study Notes
Switching
- A switch is a network device that connects multiple devices within a network
- Switches operate at the data link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model
- Switches forward frames based on MAC addresses
- Types of switches:
- Unmanaged switches: simple, no configuration options
- Managed switches: configurable, with features like VLANs and QoS
- PoE (Power over Ethernet) switches: provide power to devices over Ethernet cables
TCP/IP
- TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is a suite of communication protocols used to interconnect devices on the internet
- TCP/IP is the standard protocol used for internet communication
- Key components of TCP/IP:
- IP (Internet Protocol): responsible for addressing and routing packets
- TCP (Transmission Control Protocol): ensures reliable, error-checked data transfer
- UDP (User Datagram Protocol): ensures fast, best-effort data transfer
- ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol): used for error-reporting and diagnostic functions
- DNS (Domain Name System): translates domain names to IP addresses
Subnetting
- Subnetting is the process of dividing a larger network into smaller, more manageable sub-networks
- Subnetting allows for more efficient use of IP addresses and improved network organization
- Key subnetting concepts:
- Subnet mask: a 32-bit number that determines the scope of a subnet
- Subnet ID: the unique identifier of a subnet
- Host ID: the unique identifier of a device on a subnet
- CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) notation: a shorthand way to represent subnets and IP addresses
Routing
- Routing is the process of forwarding packets between networks
- Routers operate at the network layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model
- Key routing concepts:
- Routing tables: store information about reachable networks and the best path to reach them
- Routing protocols: algorithms used to update routing tables and determine the best path
- Static routing: manual configuration of routing tables
- Dynamic routing: automatic updating of routing tables using routing protocols
Network Security
- Network security refers to the measures taken to protect a network from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction
- Key network security concepts:
- Firewall: a network device or software that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
- Authentication: the process of verifying the identity of a user or device
- Authorization: the process of determining what actions a user or device can perform on a network
- Encryption: the process of converting plaintext data into unreadable ciphertext
- VPN (Virtual Private Network): a secure, encrypted connection between two endpoints over the internet
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Test your knowledge of networking basics, including switching, TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, and network security. Learn about network devices, protocols, and security measures that enable communication and protect networks.
