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Networking Basic Refresh

A network connects two or more computers together to share resources. It has both physical connections like wires and cables and logical connections that allow data to be transported across the physical media. For computers to communicate on a network, they must use common communication protocols to send and receive data and be able to identify the source and destination of information using IP and MAC addresses. Networks can be used to enable faster communication and encourage standard policies and procedures compared to communicating manually.

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What is a Network?

• In its simplest form, a network is nothing more than “two connected

computers sharing resources with one another.”

• It is composed of two main aspects:

o Physical Connection (wires, cables, wireless media)
o Logical Connection (data transporting across the physical media)
Some Basic Networking Rules
• The computers in a network must use the same procedures for sending and
receiving data. We call these communication protocols.

• Data must be delivered uncorrupted. If it is corrupted, it’s useless. (There are

Exceptions)

• Computers in a network must be capable of determining the origin and

destination of a piece of information, i.e., its IP and Mac Address.
Types of Computer Networks (by Size)
• Personal Area Network (PAN)
• Local Area Network (LAN)
• Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
• Campus Area Network (CAN)
• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
• Wide Area Network (WAN)
Network Architecture
Peer-to-Peer Client-Server
• All computers on the network are • The network is composed of client and
peers servers
• No dedicated servers • Servers provide resources
• There’s no centralized control over • Clients receive resources
shared resources • Servers provide centralized control over
• Any device can share its resources as network resources (files, printers, etc.)
it pleases • Centralizes user accounts, security, and
• All computers can act as either a access controls to simplify network
client or a server administration
• Easy to set-up, and common in homes • More difficult to setup and requires an IT
and small businesses administrator
Why Build a Computer Network?
• Before computer networks, people sent and received information by hand,
using the postal service. This is slow and can be unreliable.

• Computer networks enable faster, more efficient modes of communication,

i.e., email, video conferencing, etc.

• Computer networks and the sharing of electronic data encourage the use of
standard policies and procedures.

• Computer networks provide backup and recovery support for our data, i.e.,
redundancy.

• Computer networks lead to cost savings.

Personal Area Network (PAN)
• Ultra-small networks used for personal use to share
data from one device to another.
• Can be wired (PAN) or wireless (WPAN):
o USB
o Bluetooth
o NFC
o ANT+

• Examples:
o Smart Phone to Laptop
o Smart Watch to Smart Phone
o Smart Phone Hands-Free Car Calling
o Heart Rate Monitor to Smart Phone
Local Area Network (LAN)
• A computer network within a small geographical
area, such as a single room, building or group of
buildings.
• Considered to be self-contained:
o All devices are directly connected via cables and/or
short-range wireless technology.
o Doesn’t require a leased telecommunications line
from an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

• Examples:
o Home Network
o Small Business or Office Network
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
• A LAN that’s dependent on wireless connectivity
or one that extends a traditional wired LAN to a
wireless LAN.
• Most home networks are WLANs.
Campus Area Network (CAN)
• A computer network of multiple
interconnected LANs in a limited geographical
area, such as a corporate business park,
government agency, or university campus.
• Typically owned or used by a single entity.
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
• A computer network that interconnects
users with computer resources in a city.
• Larger than a campus area network, but
smaller than a wide area network.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
• A computer network that extends over a
large geographical distance, typically
multiple cities and countries.
• WANs connect geographically distant LANs.
• Typically use leased telecommunications
lines from ISPs.
• Examples:
o The Internet
o Corporate Offices in Different States
Some Basic Networking Rules
• The computers in a network must use the same procedures for sending and
receiving data. We call these communication protocols.

• Data must be delivered uncorrupted. If it is corrupted, it’s useless. (There are

Exceptions)

• Computers in a network must be capable of determining the origin and

destination of a piece of information, i.e., its IP and Mac Address.
What is a Network?

• In its simplest form, a network is nothing more than “two connected

computers sharing resources with one another.”

• It is composed of two main aspects:

o Physical Connection (wires, cables, wireless media)
o Logical Connection (data transporting across the physical media)
Computer Networking Protocols

• Computers communicate with each other with network protocols.

• Protocols are rules governing how machines exchange data and
enable effective communication.

• Some Everyday Examples

• When you call somebody, you pick up the phone, ensure there is a dial
tone, and if there is, you dial the number.
• When you drive your car, you obey the rules of the road.
Protocols Continued
• Physical Protocols: describe the medium (wiring), the connections
(RJ-45 port), and the signal (voltage level on a wire).

• Logical Protocols: software controlling how and when data is sent

and received to computers, supporting physical protocols.

• Computer networks depend on many different types of protocols in

order to work properly.

• Example Common TCP/IP Suite of Protocols:

o Web Communication: HTTP
o E-mail: POP3, SMTP, IMAP
o File Transfers: FTP
The OSI Model
What is it?
The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model
• A conceptual framework showing us how data moves
throughout a network.
• Developed by the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO) in 1977.

It’s Purpose
• Gives us a guide to understanding how networks operate.

It’s only a reference model, so don’t get wrapped up in the details.

• Wasn’t implemented in the real world, TCP/IP is.
The OSI Model Stack
The OSI Model breaks down the complex task of computer-to-computer
network communications into seven layers.

Upper Layers (Host Layers)

• Handled by the host computer and performs application-specific functions,
such as data formatting, encryption, and connection management.

Lower Layers (Media Layers)

• Provide network-specific functions, such as routing, addressing, and flow
control.
The OSI Model Visualized
OSI Communication
The TCP/IP Model
• The TCP/IP suite is the most commonly used
protocol suite in the networking world.
• It’s essentially the protocol suite in which
the Internet was built.
• It’s the standard for computer networking.
• It is based on a 4-layer model that is similar
to the OSI model.
• History of TCP/IP:
o Developed by the United States Department
of Defense (DoD) in the early 1970s.
o In 1982, the DOD declared TCP/IP as the
standard for all military computer networking.
o In 1984, broad adoption of TCP/IP began (IBM,
AT&T, etc.).
TCP/IP & OSI Models Side-by-Side
MAC Addresses
Media Access Control (MAC)
• Physical address of the network adapter card
• OSI Layer 2 (Data Link) Layer Address
• TCP/IP Layer 1 (Network Interface) Layer Address

Six bytes (48 bits), Usually Represented Hexadecimal

• First three bytes (24 bits) are assigned by the IEEE to the manufacturer
o Organizationally Unique Identifier (OUI) assigned by IEEE (ex: Dell or
HP)
• Last three bytes (24 bits) are usually assigned sequentially:
o Unique Numbers

00:21:70:6f:06:f2 00-21-70-6F-06-F2

224 = ~16.7 Million Unique Addresses

IP Addresses
• An IP Address is a logical address used in order to uniquely identify
a device on an IP network.
• It’s a Network Layer address associated with routing.
o OSI Layer 3: Network Layer
o TCP/IP Layer 2: Internet Layer
• There are two versions:
o IP version 4 (IPv4)
▪ Example: 192.168.0.1
o IP version 6 (IPv6)
▪ Example: 2001:DB8:85A3:0:0:8A2E:370:7334
• We’ll be discussing both versions in this course.
Comparing IP and MAC Addresses
IP Addresses MAC Addresses

• Network (OSI Layer 3) Addresses • Data Link (OSI Layer 2) Addresses

• Logical Addresses • Physical Addresses

• Assigned in Operating System • Physically burned on NIC

• Allows network-to-network • Allows internetwork communication via

communication via routers hubs, switches, and routers

• WAN communication • Local LAN communication

Half vs. Full Duplex Communication

• Network communication will occur in either full or half duplex mode:

o Half Duplex: Can send and receive data, but not at the same time.
o Full Duplex: Can send and receive data simultaneously.
Network Transmission Types
• Unicast
• Multicast
• Broadcast
Unicast (One-to-One)
Multicast (One-to-Many)
Broadcast (One-to-All)
Introduction to Ethernet
• The most popular networking technology in the world!
• Refers to a family of standards that define the physical and logical
aspects of the world's most popular type of LAN.
• The standard communications protocol for building a local area
network (LAN).

• Physical
o Cabling, Connectors, Equipment, etc.
• Logical
o Network Access Method, i.e., Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA)
Physical vs. Logical Topologies
Physical topologies describe the placement of network devices and
how they are physically connected.

Logical topologies describe how data flows throughout a network.

Wired Network Topologies
• Four Specific Topologies:
o Bus
o Ring
o Star
o Mesh
Bus Topology
• All devices are connected to a single coaxial network cable.
o Devices are connected via a vampire tap or T-Connector.
o Terminators are required at both ends of the cable to prevent signal bounce.
o Antiquated technology.
• Only one end device can be active on the network at a time.
o Data signals travel in both directions and are received by all devices on the network.
• A single break in the cable can take down the entire network.
Ring Topology
• All devices are connected in a circular fashion.
• Each computer is connected to two other
computers.
• Data travels from node-to-node with each
computer handling data, either unidirectional
or bidirectional.
• Each device (node) in the ring regenerates the
signal, acting as a repeater.
• Failure of a single node can take down the
entire network.
• Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) uses
two counter-rotating ring topologies for
redundancy.
Star Topology
• All devices are connected to a central
connecting device, which is usually a switch.
• Devices send data to the switch, which
forwards it to the appropriate destination
device.
• Popular topology in today’s networks.
• Used in most large and small networks.
• Central device is a single point of failure.
Mesh Topology
• Each device is connected to every other
device by separate cabling.
• Highly redundant and fault-tolerance.
• Expensive to install.
• Commonly used in Enterprise Networks &
WANs.
• Two Types:
o Partial Mesh
o Full Mesh
Wireless Network Topologies
• Wireless networks utilize radio frequencies (RF) to communicate.

• Three Specific Topologies:

o Ad hoc
o Infrastructure
o Mesh
Ad hoc
• Peer-to-peer (P2P) wireless
network where no wireless
access point (WAP)
infrastructure exits.
• The devices communicate
directly with one another.
• Personal area networks
(PANs) are a common
example of Ad hoc wireless
networks.
Infrastructure
• Wireless network that uses a
wireless access point (WAP)
as its central connecting
device.
• Infrastructure wireless
networks (WLANs) are
commonly used in homes and
small offices.
Mesh
• Just like a wired mesh design,
wireless mesh networks utilize
several wireless access points
(nodes) to create a robust
wireless network that is:
o Scalable
o Self-Healing
o Reliable (redundancy)
• Common in larger homes and
businesses.
Network Interface Card (NIC)
• The network adapter installed on
your network device.
• Provides the physical and
electrical, light or radio frequency
connections to the network
media.
• It can either be an expansion card,
USB devices or built directly into
the motherboard.
Hubs
• Used to Connect Devices Together Within a Network
• Used in Early Networks; Replaced by Switches
• “Multi-Port Repeater”
o Traffic goes in one port and is repeated (broadcasted)
out every other port
o OSI Layer 1 Device
o Dumb Network Device
o Causes increased network collision errors
• Much Less Efficient than a Switch
• Legacy Equipment No Longer Used
Switches

• Connects Devices Together Just Like a Hub

• Intelligent Network Device (OSI Layer 2)
• Memorizes the MAC Address of Each Device Connected to
It via a MAC Address Table, sometimes called a Content
Addressable Memory (CAM) Table
• Pays attention to Source and Destination MAC addresses
during Communication Process
• Use Application-Specific Integrated Circuitry (ASIC), which
makes them Extremely Fast
• Breaks up Collision Domains
o Traffic Goes in One Port and Is Repeated out to Only
Destination Port
o Designed for High Bandwidth
o Standard in Today’s Network Infrastructure
Wireless Access Point (WAP)
• A wireless access point (WAP) is a bridge that extends the wired network to the
wireless network.
• Just like a switch, it’s a Data Link Layer 2 device.
• Note: A WAP is not a router.
Wireless Ranger Extender
• Extends the range of a wireless network by acting as a wireless repeater.
• Rebroadcasts radio frequencies from the wireless network it is associated with
Routers
• Used to Connect Different
Networks Together
• Routes Traffic Between Networks
using IP Addresses
• Uses Intelligent Decisions
(Routing Protocols) to Find the
Best Way to Get a Packet of
Information from One Network to
Another.
• Break Up Broadcast Domains
• OSI Layer 3 Device
o Layer 3 = Router
o Layer 2 = Switch
o Layer 1 = Hub
Modems (Modulators/Demodulators)
• Modems modulate one signal to another, such as analog to digital.
• For example, modulating a telephone analog signal into a digital signal that a router
can understand.
Small Office Home Office (SOHO) Device
• All-In-One Wireless Router with Expanded Capabilities:
o Router, Wireless Access Point, Firewall, Switch, DHCP Server, NAT Device, File Server, etc.
Media Converters
• Like its name implies, it converts one media type to another.
• Layer 1 Device: Performs physical layer signal conversion.
• Ethernet to fiber optic media converters are commonly used.
Firewalls
• Firewalls are the foundation of a defense-in-depth network security strategy.
• They protect your network from malicious activity on the Internet.
• Prevent unwanted network traffic on different networks from accessing your network.
• Firewalls do this by filtering data packets that go through them.
• They can be a standalone network device or software on a computer system, meaning
network-based (hardware) or host-based (software).
Types of Firewalls
Packet Filtering Firewalls
• 1st Generation & Most Basic
• Basic Filtering Rules

Circuit-Level Firewalls
• 2nd Generation
• Monitors Valid/Invalid TCP Sessions

Application Layer 7 (NGFW) Firewalls

• 3rd Generation
• Much more Advanced; Covered Later in Course
DHCP Server
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server
• Automatically Assigns IP Addresses to Hosts
• Makes Administering a Network Much Easier
• An Alternative is Static IP addressing
• We'll Talk More About DHCP Later in the Course
Voice over IP (VoIP) Endpoints
• Most phone systems run over IP networks via dedicated protocols, such as the Session
Initiation Protocol (SIP), both in-home and office environments.
• VoIP endpoint devices are hardware devices (phones) or software, such as Cisco
Jabber, that allow you to make phone calls.
Types of Network Cabling
• Coaxial
• Twisted Pair
• Fiber Optic
Ethernet Explained
• Ethernet is a network protocol that controls how data is transmitted over a LAN.
• It’s referred to as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.3
Standard.
• It supports networks built with coaxial, twisted-pair, and fiber-optic cabling.
• The original Ethernet standard supported 10Mbps speeds, but the latest supports
much faster gigabit speeds.
• Ethernet uses CSMA/CD & CSMA/CA access methodology.
Ethernet N<Signaling>-X Naming
• Ethernet uses an “xx Base T” naming convention: 10Base-T
o N: Signaling Rate, i.e., Speed of the cable.
o <Signaling>: Signaling Type: Baseband (Base) communication.
o X: Type of cable (twisted pair or fiber).
Twisted Pair Standards
Cat Network Type Ethernet Standard Speed Max. Distance

Cat 3 Ethernet 10Base-T 10Mbps 100 meters

Cat 5 Fast Ethernet 100Base-TX 100Mbps 100 meters

Cat 5e Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-T 1Gbps 100 meters

Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-T 1Gbps 100 meters

Cat 6
10 Gigabit Ethernet 10GBase-T 10Gbps 55 meters

Cat 6a 10 Gigabit Ethernet 10GBase-T 10Gbps 100 meters

Cat 7 10 Gigabit Ethernet 10GBase-T 10Gbps 100 meters

Cat: Copper Cabling Standard.

Coaxial Cable
• Antiquated technology used in the 1980s. Coaxial cables are rarely used today, except
for cable modem connections.
• Categorized as Radio Grade (RG)
o RG-6: Used for modern cable TV and broadband cable modems.
o RG-8: Used in early 10Base5 “Thick-net” Ethernet networks.
o RG-58: Used in early 10Base2 “Thin-net” Ethernet networks.
o RG-59: Used for closed-circuit TV (CCTV) networks
• Metallic shield helps protect against electromagnetic interference (EMI)
Coaxial Cable Connectors

F-Connector BNC Connector

• Tension spring twist-on
• Screw-on connection connection
• RG-6 Cable TV and Broadband • RG-8 “Thick-net” and RG-58 “Thin-
Cable Applications. net” network applications.
Twisted Pair Copper Cabling
• 4 Twisted Pairs of Wires with RJ-45 Connector
• Balanced pair operation
o + & - Signals
o Equal & Opposite Signal
• Why are they twisted?
o To Help Reduce Interference
• Crosstalk
• Noise (Electromagnetic Interference)
• Security concerns
o Signal Emanations
• 100 Meters Maximum Distance
o Signal Attenuation
Shielded vs. Unshielded & EMI
• Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
o More susceptible to electromagnetic
interference (EMI).
• Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)
o Less susceptible to EMI & Crosstalk (if each
pair shielded).
• Electromagnetic Interference
o The disruption of an electronic device's
operation when it's in the vicinity of an
electromagnetic field caused by another
electronic device (manufacturing equipment,
microwave ovens, etc.).
Roles of Twists
• Increased twists per inch:
o Reduces Crosstalk
o Increases Signals
o Supports Faster Speeds
Twisted Pair Standards
Cat Network Type Ethernet Standard Speed Max. Distance Frequency

Cat 3 Ethernet 10Base-T 10Mbps 100 meters 16 MHz

Cat 5 Fast Ethernet 100Base-TX 100Mbps 100 meters 100 MHz

Cat 5e Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-T 1Gbps 100 meters 100 MHz

Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-T 1Gbps 100 meters

Cat 6 250 MHz
10 Gigabit Ethernet 10GBase-T 10Gbps 55 meters

Cat 6a 10 Gigabit Ethernet 10GBase-T 10Gbps 100 meters 500 MHz

Cat 7 10 Gigabit Ethernet 10GBase-T 10Gbps 100 meters 600 MHz

Cat: Copper Cabling Standard.

Other Copper Cable Connectors
RJ-11 DB-9
• 4-pin connection used for • 9-pin connection used for serial
telephone connections. connections on networking devices

DB-25
• 25-pin connection previously commonly
used for serial printer connections.
TIA/EIA 568A & 568B Wiring Standards
• Industry-standard that specifies the pin
arrangement for RJ-45 connectors.
• Two Standards:
• 568A & 568B
• 568B is newer and the recommended standard.
• Either can be used.
• Why are standards important?
o Lower Costs
o Increase Interoperability
o Easier Maintenance
Straight-Through & Crossover Cables
Straight-Through Cable Crossover Cable
• Connecting “Unlike” Devices • Connecting “Like” Devices
o Computer to Switch o Router to Router
o Switch to Router o Computer to Computer
Which Twisted Pairs Are Used?
Ethernet & Fast Ethernet Gigabit & 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Cat 3 and Cat 5 Cat 5e & Faster
Only Green and Orange Pairs Used: All Four Pairs Used:
• Pins 1, 2, 3, and 6 • Supports bi-directional data transmission on
o One Pair to Transmit Data (TX) each pair of wires.
o One Pair to Receive Data (RX)
The Plenum
• The plenum is the open space above the ceiling or below a raised floor.
• A “plenum space” is the part of a building that enables air circulation by
providing pathways for heated/air-conditioned and return airflows at a higher
pressure than normal.
• All network cabling placed in the plenum should be “plenum-rated.”
Non-Plenum-Rated & Fire Hazard
• Non-plenum cable or polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
cable is often much less expensive than
plenum-rated cable.
• When PVC burns or smolders, it releases
toxic fumes into the air (Hydrochloric Acid
and Dioxin).
• The plenum air return would unknowingly
circulate toxic air throughout an office.
• Sprinkler systems typically can’t access the
plenum area.
• Building codes often require Plenum Rated
cable installed through any plenum space.
Plenum-Rated Cables
• Plenum-rated cables have a special insulation that has low smoke,
low flame and non-toxic characteristics.
• Coated with nonflammable materials that minimize toxic fumes:
o Teflon
o Fluorinated ethylene polymer (FEP)
o Low-Smoke PVC
Fiber Optic Cabling
• Glass or plastic fiber that carries light (photons)
o High Bandwidth: Photons travel faster than electrons.
o Long Distances: Less attenuation.
o Immune to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
o Doesn’t Emanate Signals
• Two Types
o Multi-mode Fiber (MMF)
• Shorter Distances (LAN / Building-to-Building)
• Up to 2 Kilometers
o Single-mode Fiber (SMF)
• More expensive than multi-mode
• Longer Distances (WAN / Across Town)
• Up to 200 Kilometers

Informational Note: 9-micron Single-Mode Fiber can travel 75 miles at 400 Gbps
MMF versus SMF
Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
• Many photons of light travel • A single direct photon of light
through the cable at once, and travels through the cable, which
bounce off the walls, which allows greater distances and
reduces the distance and speed. speed.
• Larger Core: 50 to 62.5 microns • Smaller Core: 8 to 10 microns
Fiber Optic Cable Connectors
Lucent Connector (LC) Subscriber Connector (SC)
• Small form-factor design that has a flange on • Square connector that uses a push-pull
the top, similar to an RJ-45 connector. connector similar to A/V equipment.
• Commonly used in MMF & SMF gigabit and • Commonly used in MMF & SMF gigabit
10-gigabit Ethernet networks. Ethernet networks.

Straight Tip (ST) Mech. Transfer Register Jack (MTRJ)

• BNC style connector with a half-twist
• Similar to the RJ-45 connector, and houses
bayonet locking mechanism.
two fiber optics cables.
• Was used in MMF networks but not
• Designed for MMF networks.
commonly used anymore.
Why use Fiber?
• Fiber cable is more expensive than twisted pair, as is the equipment
• But you can perform much longer network cable runs with fiber.
o 100m versus up to 200 Kilometers
• So you have decreased network equipment costs
o Switches, routers, etc.
• Plus fiber is:
o Immune to EMI and signal emanations
o Has lower signal attenuation
o Making it more reliable and secure
• Costs are steadily decreasing as more people adopt fiber
Cable Selection Criteria
Cost Constraints
• What is your budget?

Transmission Speed Requirements

• How fast does your network need to be?
• 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1Gbps, 10Gbps?

Distance Requirements
• Electrical signals degrade relatively quickly (100 meters)
• Fiber can transmit over long distances

Noise & Interference Immunity (Crosstalk, EMI, Security)

• Interference is all around us: power cables, microwaves, mobile phones, motors, etc.
Layer 7 – Application Layer
• Where users interact with the computer.
• Acts as an interface between an application
and end-user protocols.
• Provides an interface to communicate with
the network (Outlook, Chrome, etc.).
• Applications don’t reside in the application
layer but instead interfaces with application-
layer protocols.
• Example Application Layer Protocols:
o E-Mail: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
o Web Browsers: HTTP, HTTPS
o Remote Access: SSH, Telnet
Layer 6 – Presentation Layer
• Ensures that data transferred from one
system’s Application Layer can be read by the
Application Layer on another one.
• Provides character code conversion, data
compression, and data
encryption/decryption.
• Example: Google Chrome HTML converted to
ASCII Format.
Layer 6 – Presentation Layer
• Example Layer 6 File Formats:
o Web Browser: HTML, XML, JavaScript
o Graphics Files: JPEG, GIF, PNG
o Audio/Video: MPEG, MP3
o Encryption: TLS, SSL
o Text/Data: ASCII, EBCDIC
Layer 5 - Session Layer
• Responsible for setting up, managing, and
then tearing down sessions between network
devices.
• Ensures data from different application
sessions are kept separate.
• Utilizes Application Program Interfaces (APIs)
to communicate with TCP/IP protocols.
• Coordinates communication between
systems.
o Start, Stop, Restart
Layer 5 - Session Layer
Can provide three different methods of
communication between devices:
• Simplex: One-way communication between
two devices, like listening to a radio station.
• Half Duplex: Two-way communication
between two devices, but only one device
can communicate at a time.
• Full Duplex: Two-way communication
between two devices, where both sides can
communicate at the same time.
Layer 4 - Transport Layer
• Ensures data is delivered error-free and in
sequence.
• Segments data and reassembles correctly.
• Can be connection-oriented or
connectionless.
• Considered the “Post Office” Layer
o TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
o UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
o Covered in detail in the next section.
Layer 4 - Transport Layer
Responsible for two data flow control measures:
• Buffering
o Stores data in memory buffers until destination
device is available.
• Windowing
o Allows devices in session to determine the
“window” size of data segments sent.
Layer 3 - Network Layer
• The “Routing” Layer
• Provides logical addressing (IP Addressing)
and routing services.
• Places two IP addresses into a packet:
o Source Address & Destination IP Address
• Internet Protocol (IP)
o The primary network protocol used on the
Internet, IPv4, IPv6 Logical Addresses
Layer 3 - Network Layer
Types of Packets at Network Layer:
• Data Packets
o Routed Internet Protocol (IP) data packets.
• IPv4 & IPv6
• Route-Update Packets
o Routing protocols designed to update
neighboring routers with router information
for path determination.
o RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, etc.

Layer 3 Devices & Protocols:

• Routers & Multi-Layer Switches
• IPv4 & IPv6
• Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), i.e., Ping
Layer 2 – Data Link Layer
• The “Switching” Layer
• Ensures that messages are delivered to the
proper device on a LAN using hardware
addresses.
o MAC (Media Access Control) Address
o Only concerned with the local delivery of
frames on the same network.
• Responsible for packaging the data into
frames for the physical layer.
• Translates messages from the Network layer
into bits for the Physical layer.
Layer 2 – Data Link Layer
Has two Sub-Layers
• Logical Link Control (LLC) Layer
o Error Control and Flow Control
• Detect and correct corrupted data
frames.
• Limits amount of data sent so devices
aren’t overwhelmed.
• Media Access Control (MAC) Layer
o Physical Addressing (MAC Address)
• 48-Bit MAC Address burned on NIC.
o Logical Topology and Media Access
o Ethernet, Token Ring, etc.
o CSMA/CD & CSMA/CA
Layer 1 – Physical Layer
Defines the physical and electrical medium for
network communication:
• Sending and receiving bits (1 or 0)
• Encoding Signal Types
o Electricity, radio waves, light
• Network Cabling, Jacks, Patch Panels, etc.
o Copper or Fiber
• Physical Network Topology
o Star, Mesh, Ring, etc.
• Ethernet IEEE 802.3 Standard
• Layer 1 Equipment
o Hubs, Media Converters, Modems
It’s responsible for the network hardware and
physical topology.
OSI Encapsulation & De-Encapsulation
OSI Encapsulation & De-Encapsulation
What is TCP/IP?
• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol
• Commonly called the Internet Protocol
suite because it was designed for the
Internet, but LANs use it too.
• First Two Protocols Defined in the Suite
Were:
o TCP & IP, hence TCP/IP
• Similar to the OSI Model, but Simpler:
o OSI is Conceptual
o TCP/IP was Implemented
TCP/IP Protocols
Layer Protocols
Application FTP, TFTP, DNS, HTTP(S), TLS/SSL, SSH, POP3, IMAP4, NTP, Telnet, SMTP,
SNMP
Transport TCP, UDP and Ports
Internet IP Addressing (Routing), ICMP, ARP
Network Interface Ethernet, Token Ring

These protocols work together to provide communication, management,

diagnostics, and troubleshooting for a TCP/IP network.
Network Access Methods
CSMA Token Ring
• Carrier Sense • The Token
o Checks network for communication. o Passed between devices on the
network.
• Multiple Access
o Only devices with the token can send
o Multiple devices using the network. data.
• Collision Detection o Token prevents network collisions.
o Wired Network
• Collision Avoidance
o Wireless Network
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
• Resolves IP address to MAC Addresses
• Finds the hardware address of a host from a know IP address
o And vice versa (RARP)
ARP Command: arp -a
ARP Diagram

If a computer knows a device’s IP address but not its MAC address, it’ll send a broadcast
message to all devices on the LAN asking which device is assigned that MAC address.
The Internet Protocol (IP)
• An OSI Layer 3 protocol that defines routing and logical addressing of packets
that allow data to traverse WANs and the Internet.
• It specifies the formatting of packets and the logical addressing schema
o IP addresses: IPv4 and IPv6
• Its job is to connect different OSI Layer 2 (switched) networks together.
• Provides end-to-end connectivity from one Layer 2 network to another via
routers.
The Internet Protocol (IP)
• It’s connectionless and, therefore, unreliable (similar to UDP).
o No continued connection.
• Each packet sent is independent of each other packet.
o TCP and other protocols provide a means to reassemble them properly.
o Packets don’t always follow the same path to their destination.
o They’re sent via the most efficient route.
• Doesn’t provide any error recovery or sequencing functionality.
o That’s the job of other protocols.
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
• OSI Layer 3 Internet Protocol (IP) companion “error reporting” protocol within
the TCP/IP suite of protocols.
• Just like IP, it’s connectionless.
• Used to generate error messages to the source IP address when network
issues prevent the delivery of a packet.
• Typically used by routers to report packet delivery issues, and, most
importantly, it can report errors but not correct them.
• Commonly used by IT administrators to troubleshoot network connections
with command-line utilities, including ping, pathping, and traceroute.
• For IPv6, it is also used for:
o Neighbor Solicitation and Advertisement Messages (Similar to ARP)
o Router Solicitation and Advertisement Messages
(Some) ICMP Message Types
• Echo Request, Echo Reply: Tests destination accessibility and status. A host sends an Echo
Request and listens for a corresponding Echo Reply. Commonly done using the ping
command.
• Destination Unreachable: Sent by a router when it can’t deliver an IP packet.
• Source Quench: Sent by a host or router if it’s receiving too much data than it can handle.
The message requests that the source reduces its rate of data transmission.
• Redirect Message: Sent by a router if it receives a packet that should have been sent to a
different router. The message includes the IP address to which future packets should be
sent and is used to optimize the routing.
• Time Exceeded: Sent by a router if a packet has reached the maximum limit of routers
through which it can travel.
• Router Advertisement, Router Solicitation (IPv6): Allow hosts to discover the existence of
routers. Routers periodically multicast their IP addresses via Router Advertisement
messages. Hosts may also request a router IP address by broadcasting a Router Solicitation
message, then wait for a router to reply with a Router Advertisement.
Understanding Protocols, Ports, and Sockets
Protocols
• Computers communicate with each other with network protocols.
• Protocols are rules governing how machines exchange data and
enable effective communication.
• In an operating system (OS), a protocol runs as a process or service.
Ports
• Ports are logical constructs that bind a unique port number to a
protocol process or service.
Sockets
• Sockets are a combination of an IP address and a port number, for
example, 192.168.1.1:80.
Why We Need Ports and Sockets
• Computers require ports because of network
application multitasking.
• Because a computer may have only one IP address,
it needs ports to differentiate network protocols
and services running on it.
• TCP/IP has 65,536 ports available

Port Type Port Numbers Description

Well Known Ports 0 – 1023 Assigned to well-known protocols.

Registered Ports 1024 – 49,151 Registered to specific protocols.

Dynamic Ports 49,152 – 65,535 Not registered and used for any purpose.
Protocols & Port Numbers
Service, Protocol, or Application Port Number(s) TCP or UDP
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) 20, 21 TCP

Secure FTP (SFTP) 22 TCP

SSH (Secure Shell Protocol) 22 TCP

Telnet 23 TCP

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) 25 TCP

DNS (Domain Name System) 53 UDP

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) 67, 68 UDP

TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) 69 UDP

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) 80 TCP

POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) 110 TCP

Protocols & Port Numbers
Service, Protocol, or Application Port Number(s) TCP or UDP
NTP (Network Time Protocol) 123 UDP

IMAP4 (Internet Message Access Protocol version 4) 143 TCP

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) 161 UDP

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) 389 TCP

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) 443 TCP

Server Message Block (SMB) 445 TCP

LDAPS (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol Secure) 636 TCP

RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) 3389 TCP

ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector A/V Recommendation (H.323) 1720 TCP

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) 5060, 5061 TCP

TCP vs. UDP
Transport Layer Protocols
• TCP (Transmission Control Protocol): Connection-Oriented
• UDP (User Datagram Protocol): Connectionless

TCP is the most widely used Transport Layer protocol because

it is connection-oriented, which provides packet delivery
reliability, i.e., guaranteed delivery.

UDP, being connectionless, is considered to be unreliable;

however, it is more lightweight than TCP and often used for
streaming or real-time data.
TCP Reliability
• TCP utilizes the following features to ensure reliable delivery of data.
o 3-Way Handshake creates a virtual connection between the source and
destination before data is sent.
o Acknowledgment is required before the next segment is sent.
o Checksum that detects corrupted data.
o Sequence Numbers that detect missing data and reassemble them in
the correct order.
o Retransmission that will retransmit lost or corrupt data.

• Note: TCP header is 20 bytes in size, whereas the UDP header is only
8 bytes.
TCP Three-Way Handshake
• A connection must be established before data is transmitted, called
the three-way handshake.
o SYN → SYN / ACK → ACK
• Creates a Virtual Connection Between 2 Devices
“Best Effort” UDP
• A scaled-down, economic version of TCP
o Connectionless & Unreliable
o No Data Retransmissions
o “Best Effort”
• Faster than TCP
o Smaller Header & Connectionless
• Primarily used for protocols that favor:
• Low-Latency, i.e., Faster Speeds
• Can Tolerate Data Loss
“Best Effort” UDP
• Example UDP Use-Cases
o VoIP Phone Calls
o Live Video Streams
o Live Audio Streams
o Online Gaming
o Certain Network Management Protocols
o DNS
o DHCP
o NTP
Application Layer Management Protocols
• Domain Name System (DNS)
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
• Network Time Protocol (NTP)
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
• LDAP Secure (LDAPS)
• Server Message Block (SMB)
Domain Name System (DNS)
Port: 53 Transport Layer Protocol: UDP

• Protocol that is used to resolve a domain name to its corresponding IP address

o InstructorAlton.com → 162.0.232.236
• Uses TCP port 53 by default
• We’ll be discussing DNS in detail in the DNS Network Services section of this
course:
o DNS Hierarchy
o DNS Record Types
o Name Resolution
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Ports: 67, 68 Transport Layer Protocol: UDP

• Protocol that automatically assigns IP address configurations to devices on a

network:
o IP Address
o Subnet Mask
o Default Gateway
o DNS Server
• We’ll be discussing how DHCP works in detail in the Assigning IP Addresses
section of this course
• Uses two UDP ports 67 and 68 by default
Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Port: 123 Transport Layer Protocol: TCP

• Protocol that automatically synchronizes a system’s time with a network time server.
o Important for time-dependent network applications and protocols.
o If a system is configured with the incorrect time, it may not be able to access network services.
o Authentication will often fail if time isn’t properly synchronized between devices.
• Uses TCP port 123 by default.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
Port: 161 Transport Layer Protocol: TCP

• Protocol used to monitor and manage network devices

• Allows admins to monitor and manage network devices and traffic.
• Allows network devices to communicate information about their state:
o Memory
o CPU
o Bandwidth
• Uses TCP port 161 by default
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
Port: 389 Transport Layer Protocol: TCP

• Protocol that provides a means to access and query directory service systems:
o Usernames, Passwords, Computer Accounts, etc.
• Typically Unix/Linux-based or Microsoft Active Directory-based
• Uses TCP 389 by default
LDAP Secure (LDAPS)
Port: 636 Transport Layer Protocol: TCP

• LDAP over SSL

• A secure version of LDAP that utilizes SSL to encrypt LDAP network traffic
• Uses TCP port 636 by default
Server Message Block (SMB)
Port: 445 Transport Layer Protocol: TCP

• Network and file sharing protocol commonly used in Microsoft environments

• Allows systems to share their files and printers with other systems
• Uses TCP port 445 by default
Application Layer Remote Communication Protocols
• Telnet
• Secure Shell (SSH)
• Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Telnet
Port: 23 Transport Layer Protocol: TCP

• Legacy protocol used to “insecurely” connect to a remote host

o Data is transferred in clear text, so it’s considered insecure
o Largely replaced by SSH
• Today it’s primarily used to access managed network devices, such as routers via a
serial connection
• Use TCP Port 23 by default
Secure Shell (SSH)
Port: 22 Transport Layer Protocol: TCP

• A cryptographic protocol that’s used to securely connect to a remote host

o Utilizes a terminal console
o Typically Unix and Linux Machines, but also available on Windows and Mac OS
• Encrypts data with public key infrastructure (PKI), making it secure
o Considered secure replacement for Telnet
• Uses TCP port 22 by default
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Port: 3389 Transport Layer Protocol: TCP

• A Microsoft protocol that allows users to remotely connect to, view, and control a
remote computer from a Windows desktop.
• Built into the Microsoft operating system.
• Uses TCP port 3389 by default
Application Layer File Transfer Protocols
• File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
• Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
• Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Ports: 20, 21 Transport Layer Protocol: TCP

• Legacy protocol used to transfer files between systems

o Slowly being replaced by Secure FTP (SFTP)
• Can authenticate with a username and password or utilize anonymous logins
• Data is transferred in clear text, so it’s considered insecure
• Full-featured functionality:
o View, list, add, delete, etc. files and folders
• Uses two TCP ports by default:
o Port 20 for Data: Data Transfers
o Port 21 for Control: Commands
Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
Port: 22 Transport Layer Protocol: TCP

• A secure cryptographic version of FTP that uses SSH to provide encryption services.
o Provides file transfer over SSH
• Uses TCP port 22 by default (same port as SSH)
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)
Port: 69 Transport Layer Protocol: UDP

• A bare-bones version of FTP used for simple downloads

o Doesn’t support authentication
o Doesn’t support directory navigation
• Requires that you request the exact file (and location)
• Often used to transfer software images for routers and switches during upgrades
• Utilizes UDP port 69 by default
Application Layer Email Protocols
• Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
• Post Office Protocol Version 3 (POP3)
• Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
Port: 25 Transport Layer Protocol: TCP

• Email protocol that is used to deliver emails from an email client (Outlook) to a
destination email server
• Can be configured to use encryption (recommended) or plain text
• Uses TCP Port 25 by default
Post Office Protocol Version 3 (POP3)
Port: 110 Transport Layer Protocol: TCP

• Email protocol that is used to retrieve emails from an email server

• Can be configured to use encryption (recommended) or plain text
• Uses TCP Port 110 by default
Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)
Port: 143 Transport Layer Protocol: TCP

• Another email protocol that is quickly replacing POP3

• Allows users to access email on servers and either read the email on the server or
download the email to the client machine
• Popular when a user accesses email from multiple different devices
• Web-based email clients, such as Gmail, use IMAP
• Uses TCP port 143 by default
Application Layer Web Browser Protocols
• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
• HTTP Secure (HTTPS)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
Port: 80 Transport Layer Protocol: TCP

• Protocol that provides browsing services for the World Wide Web (WWW)
o Retrieves the content of a web page from a web server
o Requests are made in hypertext markup language (HTML) and returned to your browser
in that format
• Data is sent in plain text
• Uses TCP Port 80 by default
HTTP Secure (HTTPS)
Port: 443 Transport Layer Protocol: TCP

• HTTP over Secure Socket Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS)
• A secure version of HTTP that utilizes SSL/TLS to encrypts HTTP content
• Utilizes Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Uses TCP Port 443 by default
Understanding IPv4 Addresses
• An IP Address is a logical address used in order to uniquely identify a device
on an IP network.
• It’s a Network Layer Address
• There are Two Versions:
o IP version 4 (IPv4)
o IP version 6 (IPv6)
• This lesson focuses on IPv4, and we’ll discuss IPv6 later in the course.
IPv4 Address Anatomy
• Made up of 32 binary bits, which can be divided into a network portion and a
host portion with the help of a subnet mask.
o The 32 binary bits are broken into four octets (1 octet = 8 bits).
o Each octet is converted to decimal and separated by a period (dot).
o For this reason, an IP address is said to be expressed in dotted decimal format.
IPv4 Address Anatomy

First Second Third Fourth

Octet Octet Octet Octet
192 . 168 . 1 . 131

11000000 . 10101000 . 00000001 . 10000011

8 bits 8 bits 8 bits 8 bits

Network and Host Portion
• An IP address is broken down into two parts:
• Network Address
• Uniquely identifies each network
• Your Street Name: 7682 Wilshire Drive
• Host Address
• Uniquely identifies each machine on a network
• Your House Address: 7682 Wilshire Drive

• Network Address + Host Address = IP Address

• Wilshire Drive 7682
IPv4 Address Components
• Each device on a network is assigned an IP address, subnet mask and default
gateway:
o IP Address: Unique logical address assigned to each device on a network.
o Subnet Mask: Used by the device to determine what subnet it’s on, specifically the
network and host portions of the IP address.
o Default Gateway: The IP address of a network’s router that allows devices on the local
network to communicate with other networks.
Basics of Binary Math
Lecture Goals
• Convert Binary to Decimal
• Convert Decimal to Binary
Basics of Binary Math
Why is it important?
We need to know basic binary math to perform subnetting, as well as to
understand how IPv4 addresses work.

Remember This
128 + 64 + 32 + 16 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 255
What is the binary 11111111 in decimal?

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Binary 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Decimal 128 + 64 + 32 + 16 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 255 Decimal

Add the number where there is a “1”.

Add zero, when there is a “0”.
What is the binary 10101010 in decimal?

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Binary 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
Decimal 128 + 0 + 32 + 0 + 8 + 0 + 2 + 0 = 170 Decimal

Add the number where there is a “1”.

Add zero, when there is a “0”.
What is the binary 10000011 in decimal?

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Binary 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Decimal 128 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 2 + 1 = 131 Decimal

Add the number where there is a “1”.

Add zero, when there is a “0”.
What’s 192 in binary?

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Binary 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 = 11000000
Decimal 128 + 64 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 192 Decimal

Start adding the numbers from left to right until you achieve the decimal amount
you are looking for!
What’s 202 in binary?

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Binary 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 = 11001010
Decimal 128 + 64 + 0 + 0 + 8 + 0 + 2 + 0 = 202 Decimal

Start adding the numbers from left to right until you achieve the decimal amount
you are looking for!
What’s 54 in binary?

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Binary 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 = 00110110
Decimal 0 + 0 + 32 + 16 + 0 + 4 + 2 + 0 = 54 Decimal

Start adding the numbers from left to right until you achieve the decimal amount
you are looking for!
IP Address Conversion Process

192. 168. 32. 4 Dotted Decimal

11000000. 10101000. 00100000. 00000100 Binary

1st Octet 2nd Octet 3rd Octet 4th Octet

Whether you are given an IP address in dotted-decimal or binary format, follow

the respective process above for each octet one by one until you have completed
the process.
Binary Math Worksheet ANSWER KEY

BINARY MATH WORKSHEET ANSWER KEY

CONVERSION CHART

128 + 64 + 32 + 16 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 1

1. CONVERT 11110000 TO DECIMAL

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Binary 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 =
Decimal 128 + 64 + 32 + 16 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 240 Decimal

2. CONVERT 10011001 TO DECIMAL

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Binary 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 =
Decimal 128 + 0 + 0 + 16 + 8 + 0 + 0 + 1 = 153 Decimal

3. CONVERT 01101011 TO DECIMAL

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Binary 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 =
Decimal 0 + 64 + 32 + 0 + 8 + 0 + 2 + 1 = 107 Decimal

4. CONVERT 10110011 TO DECIMAL

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Binary 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 =
Decimal 128 + 0 + 32 + 16 + 0 + 0 + 2 + 1 = 179 Decimal

5. CONVERT 240 TO BINARY

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Binary 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 = 11110000 Binary
Decimal 128 + 64 + 32 + 16 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 =
Binary Math Worksheet ANSWER KEY

6. CONVERT 163 TO BINARY

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Binary 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 = 10100011 Binary
Decimal 128 + 0 + 32 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 2 + 1 =

7. CONVERT 94 TO BINARY

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Binary 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 = 01011110 Binary
Decimal 0 + 64 + 0 + 16 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 0 =

8. CONVERT 225 TO BINARY

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Binary 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 = 11100001 Binary
Decimal 128 + 64 + 32 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 1 =

9. CONVERT THE FOLLOWING IP ADDRESS FROM DECIMAL TO BINARY

192.168.98.18

• 192 = 11000000
• 168 = 10101000
• 98 = 01100010
• 18 = 00010010

Binary Format: 11000000. 10101000. 01100010. 00010010

10. CONVERT THE FOLLOWING IP ADDRESS FROM BINARY TO DECIMAL

01000010.11010010.11000110.11000101

• 01000010 = 66
• 11010010 = 210
• 11000110 = 198
• 11000101 = 197

Dotted Decimal Format: 66.210.198.197

Binary Math Worksheet