🔌Intro to LAN
Learn about some of the technologies and designs that power private networks
| Room Attributes | Value |
|---|---|
Subscription Required | False [Free] |
Type | Walkthrough |
Difficulty | Info |
Tags | Networking, Networking Fundamentals, DHCP, ARP |
Task 1 - Introducing LAN Topologies
What does LAN stand for?
What is the verb given to the job that Routers perform?
HINT: This is the term given to deciding what route packets should take
What device is used to centrally connect multiple devices on the local network and transmit data to the correct location?
HINT: Something smarter than a hub/repeater.
What topology is cost-efficient to set up?
HINT: *** Topology
What topology is expensive to set up and maintain?
HINT: **** Topology
Complete the interactive lab attached to this task. What is the flag given at the end?
Task 2 - A Primer on Subnetting
What is the technical term for dividing a network up into smaller pieces?
How many bits are in a subnet mask?
HINT: This can be converted into 4 bytes
What is the range of a section (octet) of a subnet mask?
HINT: Smallest to largest
What address is used to identify the start of a network?
HINT: ******* Address
What address is used to identify devices within a network?
HINT: **** Address
What is the name used to identify the device responsible for sending data to another network?
Task 3 - The ARP Protocol
What does ARP stand for?
What category of ARP Packet asks a device whether or not it has a specific IP address?
What address is used as a physical identifier for a device on a network?
HINT: *** Address
What address is used as a logical identifier for a device on a network?
HINT: ** Address
Task 4 - The DHCP Protocol
What type of DHCP packet is used by a device to retrieve an IP address?
HINT: DHCP ********
What type of DHCP packet does a device send once it has been offered an IP address by the DHCP server?
HINT: DHCP *******
Finally, what is the last DHCP packet that is sent to a device from a DHCP server?
HINT: DHCP ***
Task 5 - Continue Your Learning: OSI Model
Join the "OSI Model" room.
No answer needed
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