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There are different types of networks. Common types of networks are: WAN, LAN. There are other types of networks as well: SAN, | There are different types of networks. Common types of networks are: WAN, LAN. There are other types of networks as well: SAN, | ||
[[file:640px-LAN WAN scheme.svg.png|frame|A visual representation of a LAN and a WAN.<ref>By Gateway_firewall.svg: Harald Mühlböckderivative work: Ggia (talk) - Gateway_firewall.svg, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15177011</ref> | [[file:640px-LAN WAN scheme.svg.png|frame|A visual representation of a LAN and a WAN.<ref>By Gateway_firewall.svg: Harald Mühlböckderivative work: Ggia (talk) - Gateway_firewall.svg, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15177011</ref>]] | ||
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There are different types of networks. Common types of networks are: WAN, LAN. There are other types of networks as well: SAN,
Do you understand this topic?[edit]
You should be able to:
- Describe how communication over networks is broken down into different layers.
- List the stages in the OSI model
Do you have an advanced understanding about this topic?[edit]
If you want an advanced understanding of this topic, try answering the questions below:
- Explain the process of encapsulation and de-enacapsulation
- We use the OSI model to help us understand where to look for problems. Describe what tools you would use to diagnose which levels of the OSI model.
References[edit]
- ↑ http://www.flaticon.com/
- ↑ By Gateway_firewall.svg: Harald Mühlböckderivative work: Ggia (talk) - Gateway_firewall.svg, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15177011