Intro To LAN

Get the knowledge about protocols that used on private network (DHCP , ARP) , with great article about subnetting .

Details about the room :-

Title : Intro to LAN

Description : Learn about some of the technologies and designs that power private networks

Here we go ...

 

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Task 1 : Introducing LAN Topologies

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[Question] What does LAN stand for?

[Answer] Local Area Network

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[Question] What is the verb given to the job that Routers perform?

[Answer] Routing

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[Question] What technology do Switches use to break large pieces of data into smaller, more manageable packets?

[Answer] Packet Switching

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[Question] What topology is cost-efficient to set up?

[Answer] Bus Topology

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[Question] What topology is expensive to set up and maintain?

[Answer] Star Topology

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[Question] Complete the interactive lab attached to this task. What is the flag given at the end?

[Hint] You have just to read the paragraphs to reach the end ...

[Answer] THM{TO**********WS}

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Task 2 : A Primer on Subnetting

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[Question] What is the technical term for dividing a network up into smaller pieces?

[Answer] Subnetting

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[Question] How many bits are in a subnet mask?

[Answer] 32

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[Question] What is the range of a section (octet) of a subnet mask?

[Answer] 0-255

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[Question] What address is used to identify the start of a network?

[Answer] Network Address

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[Question] What address is used to identify devices within a network?

[Answer] Host Address

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[Question] What is the name used to identify the device responsible for sending data to another network?

[Answer] Default Gateway

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Task 3 : The ARP Protocol

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[Question] What does ARP stand for?

[Answer] Address Resolution Protocol

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[Question] What category of ARP Packet asks a device whether or not it has a specific IP address?

[Answer] Request

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[Question] What address is used as a physical identifier for a device on a network?

[Answer] MAC Address

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[Question] What address is used as a logical identifier for a device on a network?

[Answer] IP Address

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Task 4 : The DHCP Protocol

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[Question] What type of DHCP packet is used by a device to retrieve an IP address?

[Answer] DHCP Discover

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[Question] What type of DHCP packet does a device send once it has been assigned an IP address by the DHCP server?

[Answer] DHCP Offer

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[Question] Finally, what is the last DHCP packet that is sent to a device from a DHCP server?

[Answer] DHCP ACK

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Task 5 : Continue Your Learning: OSI Model

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[Question] Join the "OSI Model" room.

[Answer] No Answer Needed

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Reference

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