Network components, Cisco network diagrams, topology, bandwidth, ping and traceroute

What this note covers

1. Transmission media
2. Network components and their layers
3. Cisco-convention network diagrams, described in text
4. Designing topology for security and performance
5. Bandwidth and transfer-time calculations
6. Using ping to test and evaluate a connection
7. Using traceroute to locate problems

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes