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The document provides an overview of networking, including definitions, types, topologies, models, devices, IP addressing, protocols, security, wireless networking, and troubleshooting tools. Key concepts include LAN and WAN distinctions, the OSI and TCP/IP models, and various networking devices like routers and switches. It also addresses network security threats and wireless standards, emphasizing the importance of troubleshooting methods.

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Introduction to Networking

● Definition: Connecting computers and devices to share data and resources.

● Benefits: Resource sharing, communication, centralized data management.

2. Network Types

● LAN (Local Area Network): Limited geographic area.

● WAN (Wide Area Network): Covers large geographic areas.

● MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), PAN (Personal Area Network).

3. Network Topologies

● Bus, Star, Ring, Mesh, Hybrid.

● Advantages and disadvantages of each topology.

4. Network Models

● OSI Model: 7 layers (Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session,


Presentation, Application).

● TCP/IP Model: 4 layers (Network Interface, Internet, Transport, Application).

5. Networking Devices

● Router, Switch, Hub, Bridge, Gateway, Modem, Access Point.

6. IP Addressing

● IPv4 and IPv6 formats.

● Public vs. Private IP addresses.

● Subnetting basics.

● DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).

7. Protocols

● TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, DNS.

8. Network Security
● Firewalls, VPNs, encryption methods.

● Common threats: Malware, phishing, DoS attacks.

● Authentication and access control.

9. Wireless Networking

● Wi-Fi standards (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax).

● Bluetooth basics.

● Security considerations (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3).

10. Troubleshooting and Tools

● Ping, Traceroute, IPConfig/ifconfig, Netstat, Wireshark.

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