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.
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