Network Types — main categories?
LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN
LAN — definition?
Connects devices within small areas like homes.
TCP/IP Layers — topmost layer?
Application layer handles user services and protocols.
WAN — difference from LAN?
Spans large areas, connecting multiple LANs.
Application Protocols — example?
HTTP enables web browsing, HTTPS adds security.
Network Topology — role?
Arranges device connections, affecting performance and fault tolerance.
TCP/IP — layers?
Application, Transport, Internet, Link.
Transport Layer — function?
Provides reliable data transfer via TCP/UDP.
Application Layer — role?
Provides network services to apps like web, email.
Network Devices — examples?
Switches, routers, hubs, modems.
Test your knowledge with 10 questions on Fundamentals of Networking.
1. What is a LAN in networking?
2. What is the primary function of a LAN (Local Area Network)?
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