CCNA REVIEW !

A collection of material from books 1-3 of the CCNA material

Networks require…

an extensive array of tech & procedures that adapt to various conditions

The cloud..

allows us to access any form of data at anytime

A host is..

A device that is assigned a number for communication on a network

The number assigned to a host is called..

an IP address.

An IP address stands for…

Internet Protocol

An IP address…

identifies the host and network to which the host is attached to.

Servers are..

software that provides information such as emails and web pages on a network.

A client..

contains software for requesting and displaying data from the server.

There are ___- Types of Common Server Software

3

Email server software

Run email servers software such as Gmail or Outlook.

Web server software

Run web software such as Windows, Firefox, or Chrome

File server software

Stores corporate & user files in a central location such as Windows File Exploreror a dedicated file server.

A Peer-To-Peer Network is..

When small business and homes fucntion as clients and servers on a network

The pros of a P2P network is..

Easy to set up, Less complex, Lower Cost, Simple Use

The cons of a P2P network is..

No admin, not as secure, not scalible, slow performance

An end device is..

any device at the edge or is the source of a network that communicates with other devices, such as computers, smartphones, or IoT devices.

An intermediary device ..

is a device that connects end devices and facilitates communication between them, such as routers, switches, and access points and provides network services like filtering, forwarding, and traffic management.

The main devices used when configuring on Cisco Networks are..

wireless/ regular routers, LAN switch, Multi Switch, and Firewalls.

Modern networks use..

3 types of media to inter connect devices

Metal wires with cables..

are copper and are translated into electrical impulses

Glass/ Plastic fiber optic cables..

are encoded in light pulses

Wireless as a media to interconnect devices..

are enclosed in electo magnet waves

End Devices include..

desktops, laptops, printers, phones, and tablets.

Intermediary Devices Include..

Routers, switches, and firewalls

Network media..