Chapter 3. Addressing and Routing

This chapter covers the following official Network+ objectives:

• Explain the purpose and properties of IP addressing.

• Explain the purpose and properties of routing and switching.

• Identify common TCP and UDP default ports.

• Given a scenario, install and configure routers and switches.

For more information on the official Network+ exam topics, see the “About the Network+ Exam” section in the “Introduction.”

Without question, the TCP/IP suite is the most widely implemented protocol on networks today. As such, it is an important topic on the Network+ exam. To pass the exam, you definitely need to understand the material presented in this chapter.

This chapter deals with the individual protocols within the ...

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