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Intro to LAN

Learn about some of the technologies and designs that power private networks

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TASK 1 Introducing LAN Topologies

What does LAN stand for?

Answer : Local Area Network

What is the verb given to the job that Routers perform?

Answer : Routing

What device is used to centrally connect multiple devices on the local network and transmit data to the correct location?

Answer : Switch

What topology is cost-efficient to set up?

Answer : Bus Topology

What topology is expensive to set up and maintain?

Answer : Star Topology

Complete the interactive lab attached to this task. What is the flag given at the end?

Answer : THM{TOPOLOGY_FLAWS}

TASK 2 A Primer on Subnetting

What is the technical term for dividing a network up into smaller pieces?

Answer : Subnetting

How many bits are in a subnet mask?

Answer : 32

What is the range of a section (octet) of a subnet mask?

Answer : 0-255

What address is used to identify the start of a network?

Answer : Network Address

What address is used to identify devices within a network?

Answer : Host Address

What is the name used to identify the device responsible for sending data to another network?

Answer : Default Gateway

TASK 3 The ARP Protocol

What does ARP stand for?

Answer : Address Resolution Protocol

What category of ARP Packet asks a device whether or not it has a specific IP address?

Answer : Request

What address is used as a physical identifier for a device on a network?

Answer : MAC Address

What address is used as a logical identifier for a device on a network?

Answer : IP Address

TASK 4 The DHCP Protocol

What type of DHCP packet is used by a device to retrieve an IP address?

Answer : DHCP Discover

What type of DHCP packet does a device send once it has been offered an IP address by the DHCP server?

Answer : DHCP Request

Finally, what is the last DHCP packet that is sent to a device from a DHCP server?

Answer : DHCP ACK

TASK 5 Continue Your Learning: OSI Model

Join the “OSI Model” room.

No Answer.

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