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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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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