Networking Skills

Networking
Prerequisites

Introduction to Networking
Purpose of Class

This class explains the OSI Model for technicians
Topics Covered

The OSI Model
Class Notes

Layer 7 -- Application Layer -- The layer users interact with
Layer 6 -- Presentation Layer -- Generally the layer the Operating System is on
Layer 5 -- Session Layer -- The layer that controls the communication session between two computers
Layer 4 -- Transport Layer -- The layer that controls Windowing and other tasks related to communication
Layer 3 -- Network Layer -- The layer that Routers and IP addresses operate at
Layer 2 -- Data Link Layer -- The layer that Switches, MAC Addresses and ARP reside at
Layer 1 -- Physical Layer -- The layer that cabling resides on
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