Chapter 2. Domain 2 Protocols and Standards

COMPTIA NETWORK+ EXAM OBJECTIVES COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

  • 2.1 Identify a MAC (Media Access Control) address and its parts.

  • 2.2 Identify the seven layers of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnect) model and their functions.

  • 2.3 Identify the OSI (Open Systems Interconnect) layers at which the following components operate:

    • Hubs

    • Switches

    • Bridges

    • Routers

    • NICs (Network Interface Card)

    • WAPs (Wireless Access Point)

  • 2.4 Differentiate between the following protocols in terms of routing, addressing schemes, interoperability, and naming conventions:

    • IPX/SPX (Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequence Packet Exchange)

    • NetBEUI (Network Basic Input/Output System Extended User Interface)

    • AppleTalk/AppleTalk over IP (Internet Protocol) ...

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