Definitions
Two or more computers connected by a cable or wireless connection to exchange information.
what is a network?
this command tests connectivity
what is Ping?
this device is used to verify an ethernet cable works properly
what is a cable tester?
This allows individual computers on a TCP/IP network to obtain configuration information (i.e. IP address) from a server
What is Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
An acronym that is short for networks connected usually within the same room or building.
What is a LAN?
this allows to view the network's current settings
What is ipconfig?
these contain information about potentially troublesome events in daily operation of a network
what are event logs?
What is Domain Name System.
a hub that examines the destination address of packets and forwards the packet to the intended port toward its intended destination.
What is a switch?
This allows to view the route for packets
what is TraceRoute?
This layer of the OSI model is the most common fault when troubleshooting an issue
what is the physical layer?
Software that simulates the existence of physical hardware
What is a Virtual Machine?
What is a Virtual Private Network?
This remedies all ports when security is tripped.
clear-port Security/all
these should be observed to verify if a cable connection is functioning properly on a device
what are the LEDS?
This layer of the OSI Model establishes conversations between networked devices.
What is the Session Layer?
A virtual network at level 2 of the OSI model that runs on top of a physical network
What is a VLAN?
this activates a port to be used
what is noshut?
this can be done as a last resort to a network or device to remedy faults
What is restart?
This breaks the various aspects of a computer network into a number of distinct layers that is a framework into which various networking standards can fit.
what is the Open Systems Interconnection model? (OSI)