Connecting to the Network

Networking for Home and Small Businesses Chapter 3

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Objectives

Explain the concept of networking and the benefits of networks.

Explain the concept of communication protocols. Explain how communication occurs across a local Ethernet network. Describe Access layer devices and communication methods on a local Ethernet network.

Describe Distribution layer devices and communication methods across networks.

Plan, implement, and verify a local network.

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Network Topologies
Differentiate between logical and physical topologies, and explain how networks are represented graphically

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Communication Across a Local Ethernet Network

Explain that Devices on a local network must share common protocols to communicate (Communicating by the Rules)

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Communication Across a Local Ethernet Network

Describe the need for a hierarchical design in an Ethernet Network

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Communication Across a Local Ethernet Network

Explain the purpose of a logical network address as the location of a host on a Network (source and destination)

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Access Layer Devices and Communication Methods

Describe the Purpose of the Access Layer and how it is used within an Ethernet Network

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Access Layer Devices and Communication Methods

Describe the function of a Hub and how it operates within an Ethernet Network

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Access Layer Devices and Communication Methods

Describe the function of switches and how they are used in an Ethernet network

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Access Layer Devices and Communication Methods

Broadcast Domains and broadcasts using hubs and switches

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Distribution Layer Devices and Communication Methods

Describe the reasons for expanding your network with a distribution layer

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Distribution Layer Devices and Communication Methods

Describe the function of routers and how they are used in the network

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Distribution Layer Devices and Communication Methods

Explain the concept of the default gateway

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Distribution Layer Devices and Communication Methods

Describe how the router keeps tract of multiple networks using routing and ARP tables

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Distribution Layer Devices and Communication Methods

Define the term local area network (LAN)

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Distribution Layer Devices and Communication Methods

Differentiate between implications of adding hosts to My local network vs. adding to a remote network

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Summary

Information networks carry data using hosts as clients, servers, or both. All computer communication involves a source, destination, and channel.

Rules called protocols govern computer communications.

Larger networks are divided into smaller, more manageable ones using a layered hierarchical design. Each network host needs both a physical MAC address and a logical IP address. Good network design requires a network plan.
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