Introduction To Networking Concepts Flashcards
Networking models
Transmission control protocol and internet protocol (TCP/IP)
Open systems interconnection (OSI)
The four layers of the TCP/IP model
Network interface
Network
Transport
Application
The seven layers of the OSI model
- Physical
- Data link
- Network
- Transport
- Session
- Presentation
- Application
What is the role of the network interface layer of the TCP/IP model?
Contains the physical cabling or the wireless spectrum
What is the role of the network layer of the TCP/IP model?
Where the internet protocol (IP) and the internet control message protocol (ICMP) run?
What is the role of the transport layer of the TCP/IP model?
Ensures data is delivered to the correct application. Data transfer is done through TCP or user datagram protocol (UDP). TCP resends messages if not delivered, UDP does not. This makes UDP better for audio streaming.
What is the role of the application layer of the TCP/IP model?
Handles communication protocols between nodes
What is the role of the physical layer of the OSI model?
Contains cabling and connectors. Establishes how a signal crosses a wire and/or the airwaves.
What is the role of the data link layer of the OSI model?
Includes your network card which has the media access control (MAC) address. Functions like a bridge.
What is the role of the network layer of the OSI model?
Where the internet protocol (IP) and the internet control message protocol (ICMP) run
What is the role of the transport layer of the OSI model?
Ensures data is delivered to the correct application. Data transfer is done through TCP or user datagram protocol (UDP). TCP resends messages if not delivered while UDP does not.
What is the role of the session layer of the OSI model?
Establishes the session and ensures end to end functionality
What is the role of the presentation layer of the OSI model?
Data encryption
What is the role of the application layer of the OSI model?
Communication protocols
Switch
A second layer (data link) device that keeps traffic between the source and destination parts from interfering with other devices in the network.
Router
A third layer (network) device that can connect your home network to the internet, or for businesses, your web server to your database server.
Firewalls
Can operate between the second and 7th layers. Firewalls are like filters between layers in order to prevent malware from getting through.
Modems
Allows computers to transport digital information over analog lines.
First and second layer device
Bridge
A layer two device similar to a router but instead forwards messages without analyzing.
Repeater
A layer one device used to strengthen weakened signals
Hub
A layer one device that connects the router to the network, takes data packets from routers and sends them to all connected networks
What are the four main types of cables?
Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
Shielded twisted pair (STP)
Fiber optic
Coaxial
Why are fiber optic cables preferred in the modern age?
Fiber optic cables use light instead of electrical signals which makes them more durable and secure. Data is transferred digitally, which reduces time needed to translate.
Coaxial cable
Copper cables with a metal shield intended to block signal interference. Mainly used today for television
Crossover
Used to connect two devices at the same time
Patch
Used to connect a device to a wall outlet
UTP connector types
RJ11: supports two pairs of wires typically used in telephones
RJ45: an end connector that is typically used with ethernet cables. Four pairs instead of two
Fiber optic connector types
Straight tip (ST): used with multi-mode cables till mid 2000s
Lucent (LC): most common in corporate data centers today
Sudo
Allows for super user access so a user can run commands as an administrator
ifconfig
Shows how interfaces are set up in a machine