January 2021
Beginner
565 pages
19h 27m
English
Content preview from Fundamentals of Communications and Networking, 3rd Edition
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Network Troubleshooting Using Protocol Analysis
A protocol analyzer can see every Data Link Layer frame and Network Layer protocols in use. This is crucial for network engineers to identify and confirm what is actually being transmitted on the network from a protocol and data perspective. By eliminating each layer, troubleshooting can be focused on where the problem exists. Troubleshooting the protocol interaction and dialogue is the next step. Engaging the application owner may be required to fine-tune the application and how data transmission works.
How Protocols Behave
Understanding how protocols behave is needed to know how to troubleshoot a client/server or source–destination communications problem. Understanding how Layer 2 and Layer ...