NET-01-P1 Introduction to Networks

Question 1

Why is Networking necessary?

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Communication is an essential characteristic of any society

Question 2

What are the common types of Networks>

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LAN, WAN, SAN, MAN

Question 3

A wide area network is spread across an unlimited geographical area and connects between multiple LANs.

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WAN

Question 4

defines a small geographical area in which multiple computers and other devices are connected. can be set up in homes and small businesses, and can be managed individually or centrally

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LAN

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can be designed to use one of two communication methods: Wired or Wireless

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LAN

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Operating system for Cisco devices

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IOS

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Is larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN and managed by a city

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MAN

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The first network

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ARPANET

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Devices that connect to a network for communication purposes, such as computers, phones and others.

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End devices

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based on word medium is a means of transferring data, such as metallic wire, glass or plastic fiber

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Media

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Devices that transfer messages over the network and facilitate communication between end devices

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Intermediary devices

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Source or destination devices in a networked system

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End devices

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allows end devices to interact with other devices over a network

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Network Interface Card (NIC)

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is a devices with physical ports to which end devices can be connected via Ethernet cables, to create a network

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Switch

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is the legacy implementation of a switch. It broadcasts data to all connected devices, as opposed to sending information to dedicated destinations

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Hub

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This is the most common and basic switch in use. It uses MAC addresses to forward information to specific destinations within the network

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Layer 2 Switch

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performs same operations as a layer 2 switch but can also function as a router if it is configured to do so

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Layer 3 switch

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is a group of nodes that can hear each other

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Collison domains

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type pf communication where the sender sends single copy of the date to all devices on the same network segment

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Communication

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Unshielded twisted-Pair is the most common copper cable in use

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UTP (Unshielded twisted-Pair)

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Shielded Twisted-Pair are similar to UTP, but have additional protection against EMI and RFI interferences.

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STP (Shielded Twisted-Pair)

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transmit information using light over long distances with high speed. More expensive

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Fiber Media*

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A structure of network. A layout of a structure of a network. Represents all the connections between all components in a network

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Network Topology

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A connection between two computers, networks and other devices

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Point to Point

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To properly communicate with each other, different devices require protocol

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Communicaiton protocols