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Newspapers - Newspaper & News Media Guide. Best-Practice Summaries : Data Centers: Facilities : High-Performance Buildings for High-Tech Industries. AnswerGuide. Learn-Networking.com. Chapter 2 - Connecting Network Components. A note from TechNet: This chapter was taken from the Microsoft Press book titled "Networking Essentials, Second Edition. " To order the complete book, see the information in the document titled "How to Order MS Press Training Products" in the Windows NT Server Training directory. Lesson 1 Network Cablingthe Physical Media Lesson 2 Wireless Network Communications Lesson 3 Network Adapter Cards Chapter 2 Review Welcome to Chapter 2, Connecting Network Components. You will learn about the different physical media, which connect computers.

Ultimately, no matter what type of media a network uses, the data will have to actually leave and enter a computer. On This Page The Case Study Lesson 1: Network Cablingthe Physical Media Lesson 2: Wireless Network Communications Lesson 3: Network Adapter Cards Chapter 2 Review The Case Study In the case study for this unit you will evaluate the recommendations for a cabling scheme for your company's new office building. The Troubleshooter Objectives. OSI Model | Computer Network Training. YouTube Video The OSI Model is composed of seven OSI layers that make up the model. Each layer is important to understand for proper understanding of network concepts of data packet creation and control. The layers start with Physical layer and end with the Application layer.

The first, second, and third OSI layer are important to know concerning the network equipment implemented at these layers. For example a switch is a layer 2 device and a router is a layer 3 device, but a some routers can be both a layer 2 and 3 device. Physical Layer The Physical layer is where the data is either put onto the media or received off the media. Data Link Layer The Data Link layer is where framing of the data takes place. Network Layer The Network layer is where the IP (internet protocol) address is added or removed and the PDU at this layer is called a Packet. Transport Layer Session Layer The Session layer is where the session is created, maintained, and torn-down when finished. Presentation Layer.

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