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What is the purpose of transceivers in fiber optic connections?
What is the purpose of transceivers in fiber optic connections?
What standard does Wi-Fi use for communication?
What standard does Wi-Fi use for communication?
What is the purpose of a MAC address?
What is the purpose of a MAC address?
How do routers handle MAC addresses when forwarding traffic?
How do routers handle MAC addresses when forwarding traffic?
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What is true about IP addresses?
What is true about IP addresses?
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What is the relationship between MAC and IP addresses?
What is the relationship between MAC and IP addresses?
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What is true about MAC addresses and devices?
What is true about MAC addresses and devices?
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What is the role of routers in network communication?
What is the role of routers in network communication?
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What is the primary advantage of using fiber cables over copper cables?
What is the primary advantage of using fiber cables over copper cables?
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What is the main purpose of the layering system in the Ethernet protocol?
What is the main purpose of the layering system in the Ethernet protocol?
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What is the primary function of Auto-MDIX technology?
What is the primary function of Auto-MDIX technology?
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What is the main difference between single-mode fiber and multi-mode fiber?
What is the main difference between single-mode fiber and multi-mode fiber?
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What type of cables are used to connect a host to a switch?
What type of cables are used to connect a host to a switch?
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What is the main characteristic of UTP cables?
What is the main characteristic of UTP cables?
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What is the primary difference between full duplex and half duplex devices?
What is the primary difference between full duplex and half duplex devices?
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What type of fiber is typically used for long-distance connections?
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Study Notes
Cabling and Wi-Fi
- Wired connections have been around since the late 1960s, while wireless technology has existed for a long time, with Wi-Fi emerging in the early 1990s.
- Cables can be copper or fiber, with copper cables being cheaper and more common for short distances, while fiber cables are more expensive but better for longer distances.
Ethernet Protocol
- Ethernet is a protocol that devices in a network agree on, made up of many parts that describe types of cabling, speeds, and formatting.
- The layering system allows devices with different cables and speeds to communicate.
Cables
- Copper cables use electrical signals, which can be affected by outside interference.
- Fiber cables use light signals, which are not affected by interference.
- UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cables are the most common copper cables, containing four pairs of wires that are twisted together to reduce crosstalk.
- Each pair has a solid color and a striped color, such as brown and striped brown.
Straight-Through and Crossover Cables
- Straight-through cables are used to connect a host to a switch, with the wires running straight through from one end to the other.
- Crossover cables are used to connect a host to another host or a switch to another switch, with the pairs swapped at one end.
Auto-MDIX
- Auto-MDIX is a technology that detects the type of cable used and adapts accordingly, so devices don't need to worry about using the right cable.
Fiber Cables
- Fiber cables use strands of glass, with single core fiber using a laser light and multi-mode fiber using an LED light.
- Single mode fiber is more expensive but can transmit data over longer distances, while multi-mode fiber is cheaper but limited to shorter distances.
Full and Half Duplex
- Full duplex devices can send and receive data at the same time, while half duplex devices can only do one at a time.
- Dual core fiber is full duplex, while single core fiber is half duplex.
Fiber Connectors
- Fiber cables have connectors, with LC and SC being the most common in data networking.
- Transceivers can be used to connect different types of cables, such as single mode and multi-mode fiber.
Wireless Networking (Wi-Fi)
- Wi-Fi uses radio waves to format and encode information, with access points connecting devices to the wired network.
- Wi-Fi does not use the Ethernet standard, but instead uses the IEEE 802.11 standard.
Network Addressing
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Devices on a network have two addresses: IP addresses and MAC addresses.
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MAC addresses are permanent and unique, assigned by the manufacturer, and used for communication within a LAN segment.
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IP addresses are chosen by network administrators, used for communication between LAN segments, and can be used to access hosts on different networks.
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Routers pass traffic between LAN segments, allowing devices to communicate across different networks.### How Routers Handle MAC Addresses
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When a message is sent, the router adds its own MAC address to the message and sends it.
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The router receives the message, strips its own MAC address off, and replaces it with the printer's MAC address.
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The router then forwards the message to the printer.
Key Facts about MAC and IP Addresses
- Hosts have both a MAC address and an IP address.
- A MAC address is used only within a Local Area Network (LAN) segment.
- An IP address can be used within a LAN segment, but it's also used to pass traffic to a different LAN segment.
MAC Addresses and Devices
- Computers and devices have MAC addresses.
- The question of who assigns these MAC addresses remains unanswered for now.
- A device may have more than one MAC address.
Cabling and Wi-Fi
- Wired connections have been around since the late 1960s, while wireless technology, specifically Wi-Fi, emerged in the early 1990s.
Ethernet Protocol
- Ethernet is a protocol that enables devices to communicate in a network, comprising multiple parts that describe cabling, speeds, and formatting.
- The layering system facilitates communication between devices with different cables and speeds.
Cables
- Copper cables use electrical signals, making them susceptible to outside interference.
- Fiber cables use light signals, which are immune to interference.
- Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables are the most common copper cables, consisting of four twisted pairs of wires to reduce crosstalk.
Straight-Through and Crossover Cables
- Straight-through cables connect a host to a switch, with wires running straight through from one end to the other.
- Crossover cables connect a host to another host or a switch to another switch, with the pairs swapped at one end.
Auto-MDIX
- Auto-MDIX is a technology that detects the type of cable used and adapts accordingly, eliminating the need for devices to worry about using the right cable.
Fiber Cables
- Fiber cables use strands of glass, with single-core fiber using a laser light and multi-mode fiber using an LED light.
- Single-mode fiber is more expensive but can transmit data over longer distances, while multi-mode fiber is cheaper but limited to shorter distances.
Full and Half Duplex
- Full duplex devices can send and receive data simultaneously, while half duplex devices can only do one at a time.
- Dual core fiber is full duplex, while single core fiber is half duplex.
Fiber Connectors
- Fiber cables have connectors, with LC and SC being the most common in data networking.
- Transceivers can be used to connect different types of cables, such as single-mode and multi-mode fiber.
Wireless Networking (Wi-Fi)
- Wi-Fi uses radio waves to format and encode information, with access points connecting devices to the wired network.
- Wi-Fi operates under the IEEE 802.11 standard, not the Ethernet standard.
Network Addressing
- Devices on a network have two addresses: IP addresses and MAC addresses.
- MAC addresses are permanent, unique, and assigned by the manufacturer, used for communication within a LAN segment.
- IP addresses are chosen by network administrators, used for communication between LAN segments, and can be used to access hosts on different networks.
How Routers Handle MAC Addresses
- When a message is sent, the router adds its own MAC address to the message and sends it.
- The router receives the message, strips its own MAC address off, and replaces it with the printer's MAC address.
- The router then forwards the message to the printer.
Key Facts about MAC and IP Addresses
- Hosts have both a MAC address and an IP address.
- A MAC address is used only within a Local Area Network (LAN) segment.
- An IP address can be used within a LAN segment, but it's also used to pass traffic to a different LAN segment.
MAC Addresses and Devices
- Computers and devices have MAC addresses.
- A device may have more than one MAC address.
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Explore the basics of networking, including wired and wireless connections, Ethernet protocol, and types of cables. Learn about the history and uses of different networking technologies.
