In This Topic
- 1.1 Explain the role and function of network components
- 1.2 Describe characteristics of network topology architectures
- 1.3 Compare physical interface and cabling types
- 1.4 Identify interface and cable issues
- 1.5 Compare TCP to UDP
- 1.6 Configure and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting
- 1.7 Describe the need for private IPv4 addressing
- 1.8 Configure and verify IPv6 addressing and prefix
- 1.9 Compare IPv6 address types
- 1.10 Verify IP parameters for client OS
- 1.11 Describe wireless principles
- 1.12 Explain virtualization fundamentals
- 1.13 Describe switching concepts
1.2 Describe characteristics of network topology architectures
Overview
This is placeholder content for subtopic 1.2. In a real application, this would contain detailed explanations, diagrams, and examples.
Figure 1: Illustration of overview in a network
Key Points to Remember
- Routers operate at Layer 3 and forward packets between different networks
- Switches operate at Layer 2 and forward frames within the same network
- Firewalls filter traffic based on security policies to protect networks
- Access points provide wireless connectivity to wired networks