TCP/IP Protocol Suite: Layer 1

Questions and Answers

What is the main function of a layer one hub?

Forwarding packets based on IP addresses

Routing traffic to different networks

Switching frames between devices

Repeating signals on all ports (correct)

What type of addressing does a layer one hub have no concept of?

Layer 3 IP addresses

Application layer ports

Layer 2 addresses

Any type of addressing or framing (correct)

What is the primary difference between a hub and a switch?

A switch is more expensive than a hub

A switch is a layer 2 device, while a hub is layer 1 (correct)

A hub has more ports than a switch

A hub is faster than a switch

What happens when a signal is sent to a hub?

The hub repeats the signal on all ports Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a layer one forwarding device?

Hub Signup and view all the answers

What type of topology is described in the video?

Star topology Signup and view all the answers

At which layer of the TCP/IP protocol suite does a hub operate?

Physical layer Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using a hub over a router?

A hub is a simpler device than a router Signup and view all the answers

What is the logical topology of a hub at layer one?

Bus Signup and view all the answers

What happens when two devices try to send signals at the same time in a hub?

The signals collide Signup and view all the answers

What is a collision domain?

A single lane road where only one device can send signals at a time Signup and view all the answers

Why do devices in a hub environment use CSMA/CD?

To reduce collisions between devices Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'multiple access' part of CSMA/CD mean?

Multiple devices are connected to the same collision domain Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of operation in a hub environment?

Half duplex Signup and view all the answers

What is the physical topology of a hub?

Star Signup and view all the answers

What happens when two devices try to send signals at the same time in a hub, and a collision occurs?

Both devices stop sending and try again Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the carrier sensing part of CSMA/CD?

To check if the road is clear before sending Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a hub and a layer 2 switch?

A hub is a single collision domain, a switch has multiple collision domains Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a hub in a network?

To forward signals it receives on one port to all other ports Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a hub and a repeater?

A hub has multiple ports, while a repeater has only two ports Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a layer 1 device that can convert electrical signals to light signals?

Media converter Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept in IPv4 networks where a device sends a request to all devices on the network?

Broadcast Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the limits of how many devices will receive a broadcast message?

Broadcast domain Signup and view all the answers

Why is an ARP request sent as a broadcast?

Because the sender doesn't know which device owns the IP address Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why hubs are not commonly used in modern networks?

They are not intelligent enough Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a device that forwards signals it receives on one port to all other ports?

Repeater Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a hub and a layer 2 switch?

A hub forwards all traffic, while a switch filters traffic based on MAC addresses Signup and view all the answers

What is an ARP request used for in a network?

To discover the MAC address associated with an IP address Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Layer 1 - Physical Layer

The physical layer is the bottom layer of the TCP/IP protocol suite, and it deals with sending information on the network
At layer 1, we need a device that is not quite as smart as a switch, and options include a hub or a repeater

A hub and a repeater serve different purposes in a network:

1. Hub:
- Function: A hub is a multi-port device that connects multiple computers or network devices in a local area network (LAN).
- Operation: It operates at the physical layer (Layer 1) of the OSI model and broadcasts incoming data packets to all ports, regardless of the destination.
- Intelligence: Hubs are not intelligent devices; they do not filter or route the data.
- Collision Domain: All devices connected to a hub share the same collision domain, which can lead to data collisions and network inefficiency.
2. Repeater:
- Function: A repeater is a device that regenerates and amplifies signals to extend the distance over which data can travel in a network.
- Operation: It also operates at the physical layer (Layer 1) of the OSI model but has only two ports (one incoming and one outgoing). It strengthens the signal without altering the data content.
- Intelligence: Repeaters are simpler than hubs; their sole purpose is to enable longer transmissions by counteracting signal degradation over distance.
- Collision Domain: Repeaters do not impact the collision domain; they simply regenerate the signal within the existing network segment.
In summary, while both devices operate at the physical layer, a hub connects multiple devices within a network and broadcasts data to all ports, affecting network performance. A repeater, on the other hand, is used to extend the range of the network by regenerating signals without contributing to network congestion.

Hubs

A layer 1 hub is a multi-port repeater that takes signals that come in on one port and forwards them out all other ports
Hubs have no concept of addressing, framing, or packets; they only forward signals
In a hub environment, all devices connected to the hub share the same bandwidth and are on the same network
A hub acts as a logical bus, but physically it's a star topology with the hub in the center
With a hub, only one device can talk at a time, and if two devices try to send signals at the same time, there's a collision
A hub is a single collision domain, and devices connected to it use half-duplex communication (send or receive, but not both at the same time)
Devices connected to a hub use CSMA/CD (carrier sensing multiple access with collision detection) to avoid collisions

CSMA/CD

Carrier sensing: devices check to see if the network is clear before sending data
Multiple access: multiple devices can be connected to the hub and share the collision domain
Collision detection: devices can detect when a collision occurs and respond accordingly

Broadcast Domain

A broadcast is like an all-points bulletin that is sent to every device on the network
In a layer 1 environment, a broadcast is sent to every device on the network segment
A broadcast domain represents the limits of how many devices will hear the broadcast

Other Layer 1 Devices

Repeaters: take signals that come in on one side and send them out the other
Media converters: convert electrical signals to light signals or vice versa

Limitations of Hubs

Hubs are not very smart and only forward every bit they hear
They don't care about layer 2 or layer 3 addressing or anything higher in the protocol stack
In modern networks, hubs are not commonly used and are being replaced by layer 2 switches

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Explore the physical layer of the TCP/IP protocol suite, the foundation of network infrastructure devices. Learn about the basics of the physical layer and its role in computer communication.

TCP/IP Protocol Suite: Layer 1 - Physical Layer