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Understanding
Network Infrastructure
Module Overview
Network Architecture Standards
Local Area Networking
Wide Area Networking
Wireless Networking
Connecting to the Internet
Remote Access
Data
Node
Client
Server
Peer
Network adapter
Hub
Switch
Router
Media
Transport protocol
Bandwidth
Network Architecture
CSMA/CD
CSMA/CA
Token passing
Action
Sends data
Resolves collisions
Sends data
What Is a LAN?
A LAN is the most common form of computer network
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Components of a LAN:
Network adapter
Wiring
Hub/Switch
Termination point
Wiring cabinet
Bus
Hybrid
Star
Ring
Mesh
Topologies:
Bus Logical (Ethernet)
Ring Logical (FDDI and token ring)
What Is a WAN?
LAN
LAN
LAN
LAN
WAN standards:
T-Carrier
E-Carrier
Optical Carrier (OC-X)
ISDN
Standard
T1
1.544Mbps Copper
T3
E1
E3
44.736Mbps Fiber
2.048Mbps Copper
34.368Mbps Fiber
Standard
Bandwidth
OC-1
51.84Mbps
OC-3
155.52Mbps
OC-12
622.08Mbps
OC-24
1244.16Mbps
OC-48
2488.32Mbps
OC-192
9953.28Mbps
OC-768
39,813.12Mbps
What Is ISDN?
ISDN is:
Dial-on-demand
Typically used as a backup connection
Standard
Bandwidth
BRI
128Kbps
PRI
1.536Mbps
LAN
Cable modem
Analog modem
Modem
Internet
Internet
LAN
Ad hoc Network
Access point
Ad Hoc network
Infrastructure network
SSID
Infrastructure Network
What Is 802.11?
Wireless LAN standards:
Common versions:
802.11a
802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
Other methods:
MAC filtering
Smart cards and USB tokens
Hidden SSID
Internet
Extranet are:
Similar services to intranet
Exposed to networks outside of the intranet
Services that require extra security measures
What Is a Firewall?
Internal Network
Perimeter Network
Untrusted Network
Internet
Proxy servers:
Filter client access to resources
Locally cache information
Branch Office
Branch Office
Main Office
Remote User
LAN
Internet
Remote Client
Remote Client
Encryption is:
Scrambling data to prevent unauthorized access
Authentication is:
Providing a means of verifying the identity of a user or node
VPN Server
Internet
Tunnel
VPN Client
Corporate LAN
RADIUS
RADIUS: Remote Authentication Dial In User Service
Lab Scenario
The Contoso, Ltd. has recently decided to decentralize its
Lab Review
What other options exist to connect the home office