Chapter 16

Network Fundamentals

This chapter covers the following topics:

Network Reference Models: This section covers the two most popular networking reference models: the OSI model and the TCP/IP model.

Switching Concepts: This section introduces Layer 2 switching concepts such as Ethernet, MAC addresses, and VLANs.

Routing Concepts: This section delves into Layer 3 routing concepts and introduces IP addressing.

This chapter covers network fundamentals. It starts with a short introduction to what networking is and how it has evolved over the years. It also takes an in-depth look at the two most popular networking reference models: the OSI model and the TCP/IP model. This chapter also explores critical Layer 2 technologies, including Ethernet, ...

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