| Objectives 1.6 Identify the purposes, features, and functions of the following network components: Hubs Switches Bridges Routers Gateways CSU/DSU (Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit) NICs (Network Interface Card) ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) adapters WAPs (Wireless Access Point) Modems Transceivers (media converters) Firewalls
2.1 Identify a MAC (Media Access Control) address and its parts What you need to know Describe how hubs and switches work Explain how hubs and switches can be connected to create larger networks Describe how bridges, routers, and gateways work Describe how routing protocols are used for dynamic routing Explain the purpose of other networking components such as Channel Service Unit/Digital Service Unit (CSU/DSU) and gateways Describe the purpose and function of network cards Describe how to identify a MAC address Understand the function of a transceiver Describe the purpose of a firewall
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