The Basics of Computer Networking
An introduction to Network+
Presented by Daniel Cummins
Presenter
Daniel Cummins
Daniel Cummins is a CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer
(CTT+) and has been CompTIA certified since 2010, having
passed all of the Core and Cybersecurity exams. Including
recertification, Daniel has taken and passed more than a
dozen CompTIA exams. He also maintains his Cisco Certified
Network Administrator certification.
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What Is Computer Networking?
A computer network
consists of:
Two or more devices
connected by media Media
Apps to support sharing
1-2
Building Blocks of Networks
Devices
Computers Servers Printers Disk drives
Applications
File transfers E-mail Imaging
LANs and WANs TCP/IP
Networks
Cables Routers Switches
1-4
End-User Devices
Mobility is important.
Network connections are
essential. Resources
OS must be designed for
networking.
1-5
Network Resources
Printer Servers NAS storage
1-7
Switches and Access Points
Access switches connect
end-users.
Switch
Core switches connect
switches and shared
resources.
APs connect wireless
devices.
Wireless AP
1-9
Routers
Router
Routers connect one
network to others.
Routers control
communications.
Wireless router
1-11
Media
Electricity is Radio frequencies Light is transmitted
transmitted are transmitted over optical fiber
over copper through air
Different types of signals
are transmitted over
different media.
1-8
Network Types
PAN LAN CAN
MAN WAN
1-15
Network Topologies
A topology is the physical
layout of the connection.
7-17
The TCP/IP Networking Model
Layer Name Function Examples
Application Define applications protocol functions FTP, SSH, DNS
Transport Manage communication sessions TCP, UDP
Internet IP addressing, routing IPv4, RIP, IPv6
Network interface Physical transmission Ethernet, Wi-Fi
1-6
Peer-To-Peer Protocols: Actual Flow
From Patrick Data To Margaret
AH Application Application AH
AH TH Transport Transport AH TH
AH TH IH Internet Internet AH TH IH
AH TH IH NH Network interface Network interface AH TH IH NH
1-8
Peer-To-Peer Protocols: Effective Flow
Application Application
Transport Transport
Internet Internet
Network interface Network interface
1-8
Internet Access Technologies
Dial-up modem
DSL
Cable modem
WiMax Internet
Cellular data
Mobile user Branch site
Wi-Fi hot spot
Satellite
12-30
Activity: Build a LAN
In this activity, you will arrange network components properly to build a LAN with
a connection to a WAN.
Click GO to start the activity. Once it opens, drag each network component or
technology into the appropriate box in the network diagram to complete the
diagram.
GO
Courses
Networking Basics: CompTIA Network+
Understanding Networking Certification Prep
Fundamentals (N10-007)
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