Unit 1

Unit Contents

Overview
Terms You Should Know


Lesson 1 - Network Classifications and Topologies
Lesson 2 - Programs, Processes, Protocols, and Layers
Lesson 3 - The OSI Model


Summary

   Overview

This unit reviews the most important networking principles that were presented in the "Introduction to Networking" course. A solid understanding of these concepts is necessary before you move on to more detailed study of local area networks (LANs).


   Terms You Should Know

adapter

client

client/server

Domain Name System (DNS)

Ethernet

frame relay

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

Internet Protocol (IP)

Medium Access Control (MAC)

network interface card (NIC)

network operating system (NOS)

Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)

peer-to-peer

point-to-point

protocol

Request for Comment (RFC)

topology

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

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