Chapter 2 Study Guide 2.1.2.1 What is segmentation? Breaking communication into pieces.

What are the two primary benefits of segmentation? 1. Many conversations can be interleaved on the network. 2. Increase reliability of the network. What is multiplexing? The process used to interleave the pieces of separate conversations together on the network. 2.1.3.1 What are examples of hardware in a network? Laptop, pc, switch, cables and wireless media. 2.1.4.1 What are some examples of end devices? Computers, network printers, VoIP phones, Security Cameras, Mobile handheld devices. End devices are referred to as hosts What is used to distinguish one host from another? Address 2.1.5.1 What are some examples of intermediary network devices? Network Access Devices (Hubs, switches, and wireless access points) Internetworking Devices (routers) Communication Servers and Modems Security Devices (firewalls) What do intermediary devices use to determine the path that messages should take through the network? Host address What are some of the functions performed by processes running on the intermediary network devices? Regenerate and retransmit data signals Maintain information about what pathways exist through the network and internetwork Notify other devices of errors and communication failures Direct data along alternate pathways when there is a link failure Classify and direct messages according to QoS priorities Permit or deny the flow of data, based on security settings Do intermediary devices change data content? (see graphic) Intermediary devices direct the path of the data but do not generate or change the data!

2.1.6.1 In modern networks, what are the types of media used for? The medium provides the channel over which the message travels from source to destination. What are the three types of media that are primarily used in modern networks? Metallic wires within cables Glass or plastic fibers (fiber optic cable) Wireless transmission What are the criteria for choosing network media? The distance the media can successfully carry a signal. The environment in which the media is to be installed. The amount of data and the speed at which it must be transmitted. The cost of the media and installation

2.2.1.1 What does LAN stand for? Local Area Network-local network, or a group of interconnected local networks that are under the same administrative control. 2.2.2.1 What does TSP stand for? Telecommunications service provider What does WAN stand for?

Networks that connect LANs in geographically separated locations.

What is used to connect LANs that are separated by geographic distance? WANs 2.2.3.1 What is the name of the most well-known and widely used publicly-accessible internetwork? Internet Ordinarily, who accesses an intranet? A private connection of LANs and WANs that belong to an organization. Designed to be accessible only by the organizations members, employees, or others with authorization. 2.2.4.1

2.3.1.1 What are predetermined rules called? Protocols What is a group of inter-related protocols that are necessary to perform a communication function called? Protocol Suite 2.3.2.1 Networking protocols suites describe processes such as: (4 items) The format or structure of the message The method by which networking devices share information about pathways with other networks How and when error and system messages are passed between devices The setup and termination of data transfer sessions

What is meant by proprietary protocol? One company or vendor controls the definition of the protocol and how it functions.