Networking Topologies 1.0

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What is a network?

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Computing devices that share data via common protocols and transmission media.

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What is a client-server network?

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A server shares data, applications, and resources with client devices.

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What is a Local Area Network (LAN)?

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Devices connected within a single geographic location, such as a home or business.

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What is network topology?

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The physical or logical layout of connected devices, typically seen as star, mesh, or point-to-point topologies.

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What does the Physical Layer 1 of the OSI model provide?

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Transmission and receipt of data bits from node to node, including network medium and mechanical and electrical specifications.

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What is the function of the Data Link Layer 2?

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Transfers data between nodes on the same logical segment using hardware addresses.

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What is the function of the Network Layer 3?

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Packets are given a destination IP address and forwarded to the destination network.

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What is the function of the Transport Layer 4?

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Tracks communication between applications on source and destination hosts and includes a firewall.

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What is a star network topology?

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Each node is connected to a central point, typically a switch or a router.

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What is a mesh topology?

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Each device has a point-to-point connection with every other device, often used in WANs.