LANs

Network Basics

	Identify the popular LAN protocol standards
	Describe the OSI reference model
	Explain the relationship between the OSI reference model and LAN protocols
	Identify three basic LAN topologies
	Describe the basic LAN access methods

Hardware and Software

	Compare the three basic types of LAN cabling
	Explain the function of interface cards
	Describe file servers network wiring hubs and wireless networking
	Explain how the components of the client/server model work together

Internetworking

	Explain how a network operating system (NOS) functions
	Describe the similarities and differences among repeaters bridges routers and gateways
	Describe how bridges learn and filter
	Describe the routing algorithms and protocols used by routers