Chapter 17

Build a Small Network

Objectives

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:

  • What devices are used in a small network?

  • What protocols and applications are used in a small network?

  • How does a small network serve as the basis of larger networks?

  • How do you use the output of the ping and tracert commands to verify connectivity and establish relative network performance?

  • How do you use host and IOS commands to acquire information about the devices in a network?

  • What are common network troubleshooting methodologies?

  • How do you troubleshoot issues with devices in a network?

Key Terms

This chapter uses the following key terms. You can find the definitions in the glossary at the end of the book. ...

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