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Networking Foundations Study Guide

This study guide outlines a week-long course on networking foundations, covering topics such as network types, the OSI model, IP addressing, subnetting, and essential network tools. Each day includes exercises to reinforce learning, such as identifying devices on a home network and using commands like `ipconfig` and `ping`. The week concludes with a recap and quiz to assess understanding of the key concepts covered.

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Networking Foundations Study Guide

This study guide outlines a week-long course on networking foundations, covering topics such as network types, the OSI model, IP addressing, subnetting, and essential network tools. Each day includes exercises to reinforce learning, such as identifying devices on a home network and using commands like `ipconfig` and `ping`. The week concludes with a recap and quiz to assess understanding of the key concepts covered.

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Week 1: Networking Foundations - Study Guide

Day 1: What Is a Network?

- A network connects devices to share resources.


- LAN: Local Area Network
- WAN: Wide Area Network
- MAN: Metropolitan Area Network

Exercise:
- List all devices in your home network.
- Find your IP using `ipconfig` or `ifconfig`.

Day 2: OSI Model - 7 Layers

1. Physical - cables, signals


2. Data Link - MAC addresses
3. Network - IP addressing, routing
4. Transport - TCP/UDP
5. Session - managing connections
6. Presentation - encryption, encoding
7. Application - protocols like HTTP, FTP

Exercise:
- Match protocols to OSI layers.
- Describe [Link] access via OSI model.

Day 3: IP Addressing & Classes

- IPv4: 4 octets (e.g., [Link])


- Class A: [Link] - [Link]
- Class B: [Link] - [Link]
- Class C: [Link] - [Link]

Exercise:
- Use `ipconfig`/`ifconfig` to find IP.
- Identify its class.

Day 4: Subnetting Basics

- Subnet mask defines network size (e.g., [Link])


- CIDR notation: /24 = 256 addresses
Week 1: Networking Foundations - Study Guide

Exercise:
- Convert /26 to subnet mask.
- Calculate number of hosts.

Day 5: DNS, DHCP, NAT Overview

- DNS: Converts names to IPs


- DHCP: Assigns IPs dynamically
- NAT: Maps internal IPs to public IP

Exercise:
- Run `nslookup [Link]`
- Find DHCP server using `ipconfig /all`.

Day 6: Network Tools - Hands-on

- ping: test host reachability


- tracert/traceroute: route path
- ipconfig/ifconfig: IP config
- netstat: open ports

Exercise:
- Run: `ping [Link]`, `traceroute [Link]`, `netstat -an`

Day 7: Recap + Quiz

Review key concepts.

Quiz:
1. Which OSI layer handles IP addressing?
2. What does /24 mean?
3. Which command shows open ports?
4. Default subnet mask for Class B?
5. Tool used to trace packet path?

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