...Name: Date: ISSC340 Week 1 Assignment (3% of Grade) Lesson 1 Review: Overview of Local Area Networks The purpose of this activity is to reinforce what you have learned so far about local area networks technologies. 1. What are the main architectural components of a LAN? (Minimum word count: 60) The main architectural components of any LAN starts with the layout for how the nodes connect, the access method (which is how the node gain access to a transmission medium), the transmission technique (which is how the information passes through the network), transmission media (which is defined by either wired or wireless connections), the use of very specific protocols (which are sets of rules that define how the computers communicate and define the LANs interconnectivity), which then determines how the LAN shares information. 2. Describe the function and characteristics of a network operating system (NOS). (Minimum word count: 100) One of the biggest differences between a Network Operating System and a regular operating system is that unlike the OS which can run a single computer, the Network Operating System can run multiple computer on a network at once and allow the network to continue running. The Network Operating System is an essential element of the LAN that can consist of server components and a client component. The server components have multiple responsibilities that can range from managing multiple users on a network, providing access to file...
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...Lesson 1 Review: Overview of Local Area Networks The purpose of this activity is to reinforce what you have learned so far about local area networks technologies. 1. What are the main architectural components of a LAN? (Minimum word count: 60) There are several main architectural components of a LAN. Included is the physical topology of the network determining how the nodes on the network are connected. Access methods are needed on the network to determine how the nodes will access the transmission mediums. The networks transmission techniques and the transmission media determine how the information will be passed throughout the network and if the network will use cables or be wireless. Protocols are a main component of a LAN because they lay out how the various machines will communicate between each other. The LAN’s interconnectivity is another main component because it determines how the information on its own network will be shared with other types of networks. 2. Describe the function and characteristics of a network operating system (NOS). (Minimum word count: 100) The network operating system (NOS) allocates resources throughout the network and allows sharing of services to its clients. There are two different parts of the NOS, the server portions and the client portions. The server portion of the NOS will be more complex than the clients because that runs the servers and consists of many more tasks. The server portion of the NOS will have many functions...
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...ISSC340 Week 1 Assignment (3% of Grade) Lesson 1 Review: Overview of Local Area Networks The purpose of this activity is to reinforce what you have learned so far about local area networks technologies. 1. What are the main architectural components of a LAN? (Minimum word count: 60) There are six parts to the to the LAN architecture components which include the network’s physical topology, the access method, the transmission technique, transmission media, protocols, and LANs interconnectivity. The architecture is the layout of how the network will be connected. The access method is how a particular node (network component) will gain access to a transmission medium. The transmission technique is how data passes throughout the network. Transmission media is the connection to the network whether it be wired or wireless. The protocols are the set of rules that defines how the nodes will communicate with each other. Last but definitely not least is the interconnectivity which determines what and how information is shared. 2. Describe the function and characteristics of a network operating system (NOS). (Minimum word count: 100) The network operating system (NOS) is what manages resources of the network and allows sharing of services to its clients. There are two different parts of the NOS, the server portions and the client portions. The server portion of the NOS is the more complex portion because it is what manages who can access what resources. It is...
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...Name: Fabian Calle-Calle Date: 11 Feb 2015 ISSC340 Week 2 Assignment (3% of Grade) Lesson 2 Review: Wide Area Networks The purpose of this activity is to reinforce what you have learned so far about local area networks technologies. 1. What is a T1 circuit? (Word count: 15-25) A T1 circuit is the most common connectivity method in the United States and Japan and it is 24 different channels of voice and data that carries signals at a speed of up to 1.544 mbps 2. A statistical multiplexer provides each user with … (Word count: 15-25) The ability to have a faster connection depending on the transmission trends by switching between channels according to the demand of the network 3. What does a SONET add/drop multiplexer do? (Word count: 15-25) It provides the capability to add or drop part of the transmission payload without the overhead of completely demultiplexing and remultiplexing the entire signal. 4. Describe an ATM cell … (Word count: 15-25) It is a data frame that is always 53 bytes long that serves as the basic unit of ATMs packets switching technology 5. Which technologies provide affordable high-speed connections for home-based networks? (Word count: 15-25) There are three main methods of connecting to the internet that is available for an affordable price. Cable Internet which is the most common, and reliable this method provides a good amount of speed for a reasonable price. DSL connections is the cheapest high speed connection that...
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...Name: Date: October 11, 2014 ISSC340 Week 1 Assignment (3% of Grade) APUS/Sanford Lesson 1 Review: Overview of Local Area Networks The purpose of this activity is to reinforce what you have learned so far about local area networks technologies. 1. What are the main architectural components of a LAN? (Minimum word count: 60) I LAN is define as a local area network which consist of a croup of computers that are within the same geographical location such as a home, or building, or even a group of small buildings. The architecture that builds a LAN all includes these components. First and foremost it is the actual network topology and how it is laid out, weather this is by wire or wireless. Next is the network operation system or NOS, which is what manages all the resources that are within the network. This is usually a server of some sort. Another main part of the network is the network interface card or NIC, this serves at the actual interface between the network and the computer. 2. Describe the function and characteristics of a network operating system (NOS). (Minimum word count: 100) A network operation system (NOS) can be defined as a management system on a network that enables the provisions of one or more client or clients. It is a component that runs within a server that provides multiple users within a network, also can provide file and print servers, can provide a gateway for internet access, and can also implement a wide array of network securities...
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...Name: ___ ____________ Date: __ 2013_________ ISSC340 Week 2 Assignment (3% of Grade) APUS/ Lesson 2 Review: Wide Area Networks The purpose of this activity is to reinforce what you have learned so far about local area networks technologies. 1. What is a T1 circuit? (Word count: 15-25) ____A T1 circuit is a DS1 WAN technology that is comprised of 24 x 64 kbps data channels and 1 x 8 kbps allotted for signal and network management for a total of 1.544 Mbps. It is versatile because data types can be divided into voice, video, and data channels from one T1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. A statistical multiplexer provides each user with … (Word count: 15-25) ____bandwidth based on demand on the circuit as it is available. This is different and more efficient than TDM where each user is slotted a given bandwidth whether it is used or not. __________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 3. What does a SONET add/drop multiplexer do? (Word count: 15-25) ____It provides the capability to add or extract part of the data payload without completely demultiplexing or remultiplexing the signal.____________________________ 4. Describe an ATM cell … (Word count: 15-25) ___ATM is a connection-oriented, packet-switching technology that...
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...Name: _Terrence Pryor__________________________ Date: 09/06/2014____________________ ISSC340 Week 3 Assignment (3% of Grade) APUS/Kageorgis Lesson 3 Review: Networking and the Internet The purpose of this activity is to reinforce what you have learned so far about local area networks technologies. 1. What is an extranet? (Minimum word count: 30) An intranet that can be partially accessed by authorized outside users, enabling businesses to exchange information over the Internet securely._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Describe the function of a firewall. (Minimum word count: 70) A firewall is a system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private computer network. They are frequently used to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks that are often described as intranets which are connected to the Internet.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Which tunneling protocols are commonly...
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...Name: Charles Buchanan Date: 12/07/2014 ISSC340 Week 5 Assignment (3% of Grade) APUS/Sanford Lesson 5 Review: Networking Models, Traffic and Devices The purpose of this activity is to reinforce what you have learned so far about local area networks technologies. 1. Describe the three modes of communication available on a network. (Minimum word count: 60) Whenever we connect devices there must be away for one device to communicate to another. The three basic modes of operation annoy network are Simplex, Half-Duplex, and Full-Duplex operation. in simplex operation, a network cable or communication channel can only send information in one direction. Half-duplex operations are capable of sending information in both directions between nodes, but only one direction can be utilized at a time. Full-duplex operation is a connection between two devices and is capable of sending information in both directions simultaneously. 2. List the seven layers of the OSI model, including both layer number and name for each. (Minimum word count: 20) The Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) model has seven layers. The application, presentation, session, transport, network, datalink, and physical layers. 3. Describe a protocol data unit (PDU). (Minimum word count: 30) A protocol data unit (PDU) is an open system interconnection term use in telecommunications that refers to a group of information added or removed by a layer of the OSI model...
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...Name: Jerry Cunningham Date: 16 March 2015 ISSC340 Week 6 Assignment (3% of Grade) APUS/Sanford Lesson 6 Review: Transmission Media The purpose of this activity is to reinforce what you have learned so far about local area networks technologies. 1. What is the difference between standard voice-grade cabling and data-grade cabling? (Min. word count: 30) When determining the difference between voice-grade cabling and data-grade cabling, user much keeps in mind that twisted pair cables such as voice grade can support data speed of 19Kbp up to a distance of six miles. On the other hand data grade cabling have a speed of to 100 Mbps. 2. True or false: A diameter of a 22AWG twisted-pair cable is smaller than a 26AWG twisted pair cable? Explain… (Min. word count: 10) The answer would be false because due to being bigger in the numbers of AWG the diameter of the cable would be much smaller 3. In which frequency bands to do short-range wireless transmission operate? (Min. word count: 10) When dealing with frequency band short-range wireless operates in both 2.4(Ghz) microwave band and 5 (Ghz) band 4. What are the two types of light source used to transmit signals over optical fiber? (Min. word count: 10) According to textbooks, the two different types of light source use to transmit signals over optical fiber are: analog and digital data 5. True or false: Bluetooth is a good example of short-range wireless transmission...
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...ISSC340 Week 3 Assignment (3% of Grade) Lesson 3 Review: Networking and the Internet The purpose of this activity is to reinforce what you have learned so far about local area networks technologies. 1. What is an extranet? (Minimum word count: 30) An extranet is an internal network that allows users to share information without making it public. It is similar to a business library that allows only employees to have view the content. 2. Describe the function of a firewall. (Minimum word count: 70) The function of a firewall is to control the flow of information between the internet and private networks. The function of a firewall within a network is similar to a barrier door or gate. It serves as the first line of defense and assists in preventing network attacks. Another way to think of a firewall would be a security guard or metal detector. As information is passed to and from different networks, the firewall is inspecting and looking out for suspicious content. 3. Which tunneling protocols are commonly used by VPNs? (Minimum word count: 25) The four most commonly used tunneling types for VPN’s are L2TP, IPSec, PPTP, and SSL. L2TP is layer to tunneling protocol and does not provide encryption, IPSec is another an encryption and authentication method that is very time consuming and expensive. PPTP is point to point tunneling and the most supported by VPN. And SSL is secure socket layering and does require software installation. 4. Describe a differential backup...
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...Name: Date: August , 2014 ISSC340 Week 5 Assignment (3% of Grade) Lesson 5 Review: Networking Models, Traffic and Devices The purpose of this activity is to reinforce what you have learned so far about local area networks technologies. 1. Describe the three modes of communication available on a network. (Minimum word count: 60) Simplex Data travels in only one direction, similar to a public address (PA) system. Half-duplex Data travels in two directions, but in only one direction at a time, similar to a walkie-talkie. Traditional shared Ethernet uses half-duplex transmissions. Full-duplex Data travels in two directions simultaneously, similar to a phone conversation. Full-duplex Ethernet (or switched Ethernet) supports full- duplex transmissions in a switched environment. 2. List the seven layers of the OSI model, including both layer number and name for each. (Minimum word count: 20) The OSI/RM consists of the seven layers Application 7, Presentation 6, Session 5, Transport 4, Network3, Data Link 2, and Physical 1. 3. Describe a protocol data unit (PDU). (Minimum word count: 30) The PDU consists of the payload and the header from that layer. The next layer then treats the PDU from the previous layer as the payload, adds its header (creating a new PDU), and transferring it to the next layer. 4. List three practical functions of the OSI model. (Minimum word count: 60) The OSI/RM has three practical functions: It gives developers necessary, universal concepts...
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