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Introduction to Networks

Internet Connections
1 Networking Today 

1.0 Introduction  1.5.1

1.1 Networks Affect our Lives 

Internet Access Technologies 

1.2 Network Components 

So, now you have a basic understanding of what makes up a network and the different types of networks. But, how do you
Network Representations actually connect users and organizations to the internet? As you may have guessed, there are many different ways to do this.
1.3
and Topologies 
Home users, remote workers, and small offices typically require a connection to an ISP to access the internet. Connection
options vary greatly between ISPs and geographical locations. However, popular choices include broadband cable, broadband
1.4 Common Types of Networks 
digital subscriber line (DSL), wireless WANs, and mobile services.

1.5 Internet Connections  Organizations usually need access to other corporate sites as well as the internet. Fast connections are required to support
business services including IP phones, video conferencing, and data center storage. SPs offer business-class interconnections.
Popular business-class services include business DSL, leased lines, and Metro Ethernet.
1.5.1 Internet Access Technologies

Home and Small Office Internet

1.5.2
Connections
1.5.2
1.5.3 Businesses Internet Connections

Home and Small Office Internet Connections 

1.5.4 The Converging Network

Video - Download and Install

1.5.5
Packet Tracer The figure illustrates common connection options for small office and home office users.

Video - Getting Started in Cisco

1.5.6
Packet Tracer

Packet Tracer - Network

1.5.7 DSL
Representation

1.6 Reliable Networks 

Home User Cable
1.7 Network Trends 

1.8 Network Security 

Cellular Internet
1.9 The IT Professional 
Teleworker

1.10 Module Practice and Quiz  Internet Service

Satellite Provider

Basic Switch and End Device

2 Configuration 
Dial-Up Telephone
Small Office
3 Protocols and Models 

4 Cable - Typically offered by cable television service providers, the internet data signal transmits on the same cable that
Physical Layer 
delivers cable television. It provides a high bandwidth, high availability, and an always-on connection to the internet.
DSL - Digital Subscriber Lines also provide high bandwidth, high availability, and an always-on connection to the internet.
DSL runs over a telephone line. In general, small office and home office users connect using Asymmetrical DSL (ADSL), which
5 Number Systems  means that the download speed is faster than the upload speed.
Cellular - Cellular internet access uses a cell phone network to connect. Wherever you can get a cellular signal, you can get
cellular internet access. Performance is limited by the capabilities of the phone and the cell tower to which it is connected.
6 Data Link Layer  Satellite - The availability of satellite internet access is a benefit in those areas that would otherwise have no internet
connectivity at all. Satellite dishes require a clear line of sight to the satellite.
Dial-up Telephone - An inexpensive option that uses any phone line and a modem. The low bandwidth provided by a dial-up
7 Ethernet Switching  modem connection is not sufficient for large data transfer, although it is useful for mobile access while traveling.

The choice of connection varies depending on geographical location and service provider availability.
8 Network Layer 

9 Address Resolution  1.5.3

10 Basic Router Configuration 

Businesses Internet Connections 

11 IPv4 Addressing  Corporate connection options differ from home user options. Businesses may require higher bandwidth, dedicated bandwidth,
and managed services. Connection options that are available differ depending on the type of service providers located nearby.

12 The figure illustrates common connection options for businesses.

IPv6 Addressing 

13 ICMP 
Dedicated Leased Lines

14 Transport Layer 

Metro Ethernet
15 Application Layer 

Network Security Business DSL

16 Fundamentals  Internet

17 Build a Small Network 

Organization Internet Service
Provider
Satellite
 Dedicated Leased Line - Leased lines are reserved circuits within the service provider’s network that connect geographically
separated offices for private voice and/or data networking. The circuits are rented at a monthly or yearly rate.
Metro Ethernet - This is sometimes known as Ethernet WAN. In this module, we will refer to it as Metro Ethernet. Metro
ethernets extend LAN access technology into the WAN. Ethernet is a LAN technology you will learn about in a later module.
Business DSL - Business DSL is available in various formats. A popular choice is Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL)
which is similar to the consumer version of DSL but provides uploads and downloads at the same high speeds.
Introduction to Networks Satellite - Satellite service can provide a connection when a wired solution is not available.

The choice of connection varies depending on geographical location and service provider availability.

1 Networking Today 

1.0 Introduction  1.5.4

1.1 Networks Affect our Lives  The Converging Network 

1.2 Network Components 

Traditional Separate Networks
Network Representations
1.3
and Topologies 
Consider a school built thirty years ago. Back then, some classrooms were cabled for the data network, telephone network, and
video network for televisions. These separate networks could not communicate with each other. Each network used different
1.4 Common Types of Networks  technologies to carry the communication signal. Each network had its own set of rules and standards to ensure successful
communication. Multiple services ran on multiple networks.

1.5 Internet Connections 

Message
1.5.1 Internet Access Technologies

Computer Rule
Home and Small Office Internet Agreement
1.5.2 Medium Networks
Connections Standard
Devices
1.5.3 Businesses Internet Connections

1.5.4 The Converging Network Message

Rule
Video - Download and Install Telephone
1.5.5 Agreement
Packet Tracer Medium Networks Standard
Devices
Video - Getting Started in Cisco
1.5.6
Packet Tracer

Packet Tracer - Network Message

1.5.7
Representation
Rule
Broadcast Networks
1.6 Reliable Networks  Medium Agreement
Devices Standard

1.7 Network Trends 

1.8 Network Security  Converged Networks

Today, the separate data, telephone, and video networks converge. Unlike dedicated networks, converged networks are capable
1.9 The IT Professional 
of delivering data, voice, and video between many different types of devices over the same network infrastructure. This network
infrastructure uses the same set of rules, agreements, and implementation standards. Converged data networks carry multiple
1.10 Module Practice and Quiz  services on one network.

Basic Switch and End Device

2 Configuration 

Rule
3 Agreement
Protocols and Models 
Devices Standard

4 Physical Layer  Medium Message

5 Number Systems  Medium

Devices Message

6 Data Link Layer 

Medium
Message
7 Ethernet Switching 

Devices One Network-

8 Network Layer  Multiple Devices

9 Address Resolution 

1.5.5

10 Basic Router Configuration 

Video - Download and Install Packet Tracer 

11 IPv4 Addressing 

This video will show you how to download and install Packet Tracer. You will use Packet Tracer to simulate creating and testing
networks on your computer. Packet Tracer is a fun, take-home, flexible software program that will give you the opportunity to
12 IPv6 Addressing 
use the network representations and theories that you have just learned to build network models and explore relatively complex
LANs and WANs.

13 ICMP  Students commonly use Packet Tracer to:

Prepare for a certification exam.

14 Transport Layer  Practice what they learn in networking courses.
Sharpen their skills for a job interview.
Examine the impact of adding new technologies into existing network designs.
Build their skills for jobs in the Internet of Things.
15 Application Layer 
Compete in Global Design Challenges (take a look at the 2017 PT 7 Design Challenge on Facebook).

Network Security Packet Tracer is an essential learning tool used in many Cisco Networking Academy courses.
16 Fundamentals 
To obtain and install your copy of Cisco Packet Tracer follow these steps:

17 Build a Small Network  Step 1. Log into your Cisco Networking Academy “I'm Learning” page.

Step 2. Select Resources.

Step 3. Select Download Packet Tracer.

Step 4. Select the version of Packet Tracer you require.

Step 5. Save the file to your computer.

 Step 6. Launch the Packet Tracer install program.

Click Play in the video for a detailed walk-through of the Packet Tracer download and installation process.

Introduction to Networks

1 Networking Today 

1.0 Introduction 

1.1 Networks Affect our Lives 

1.2 Network Components 

Network Representations
1.3
and Topologies 

1.4 Common Types of Networks 

1.5 Internet Connections 

1.5.1 Internet Access Technologies

Home and Small Office Internet

1.5.2 1.5.6
Connections

1.5.3 Businesses Internet Connections Video - Getting Started in Cisco Packet Tracer 

1.5.4 The Converging Network

Packet Tracer is a tool that allows you to simulate real networks. It provides three main menus:
Video - Download and Install
1.5.5
Packet Tracer You can add devices and connect them via cables or wireless.
You can select, delete, inspect, label, and group components within your network.
Video - Getting Started in Cisco You can manage your network by opening an existing/sample network, saving your current network, and modifying your user
1.5.6
Packet Tracer profile or preferences.

Packet Tracer - Network

1.5.7 If you have used any program such as a word processor or spreadsheet, you are already familiar with the File menu commands
Representation
located in the top menu bar. The Open, Save, Save As, and Exit commands work as they would for any program, but there are
two commands that are special to Packet Tracer.
1.6 Reliable Networks 
The Open Samples command will display a directory of prebuilt examples of features and configurations of various network and
Internet of Things devices included within Packet Tracer.
1.7 Network Trends 

The Exit and Logout command will remove the registration information for this copy of Packet Tracer and require the next user of
1.8 Network Security  this copy of Packet Tracer to do the login procedure again.

Click Play in the video to learn how to use the menus and how to create your first Packet Tracer network.
1.9 The IT Professional 

1.10 Module Practice and Quiz 

Basic Switch and End Device

2 Configuration 

3 Protocols and Models 

4 Physical Layer 

5 Number Systems 

6 Data Link Layer 

7 Ethernet Switching 

8 Network Layer 

1.5.7
9 Address Resolution 

Packet Tracer - Network Representation 

10 Basic Router Configuration 

In this activity, you will explore how Packet Tracer serves as a modeling tool for network representations.
11 IPv4 Addressing 

 Network Representation
12 IPv6 Addressing 
 Network Representation

13 ICMP 

 Common Types of Networks 

1.4 1.6
Reliable Networks
14 Transport Layer 

15 Application Layer 

Network Security
16 Fundamentals 

17 Build a Small Network 