Chapter 1

1.1 Explain the role and function of network components

➢ In order to share resources on-site or remotely
A. Routers
➢ Used to connect networks and route packets of data to one network to
another.
B. L2 and L3 Switches 1
C. Next Generation firewalls and IPS
➢ For network security
➢ IPS ( Intrusion Prevention Systems) – Tinitingnan yung mismong data pero
recommended siya dati. Ngayon kasi there are lots of virus signature
created by hackers. Next Generation firewall kayang yung function ng IPS
D. Access Points
E. Controllers (Cisco DNA Center and WLC) 20,22
F. Endpoints
G. Servers

1.2 Describe characteristics of network topology architectures

➢ Cisco Hierarchical model can help you design a reliable network
A. 2 Tier
➢ Less expensive
➢ Core and distribution are running on the same layer.
➢ Recommendable on company which not really grow significantly.
B. 3 Tier
 Core Layer
➢ responsible for transporting large amount of traffic as fast as possible
➢ Note: Never do anything to slow down traffic. No access-list, perform
routing bet virtual lan or implement packet filtering.

Distribution Layer

➢ Often referred to as workgroup or aggregation layer. Communication bet.

access layer and the core.
➢ To provide routing, filtering such as access-list and wan access, firewalls,
nat, static routing, routing bet. vlans

Access Layer

➢ Controls user and workgroup access. Host, server, devices are connected.
➢ QoS Marking
➢ Micro segmentation
➢ PoE
C. Spine-Leaf
➢ There are switches at the top and end of each rack that connect to these
servers
➢ People refer to this as ToR [ top of rack ] design because the switches
physically reside at the top of the rack.
➢ There are only 2 layers the spine and the leaf layer. Leaf layer is where the
devices are connected.
➢ There’s no need to change ip address (re-encapsulate)

➢
D. WAN
➢ Usually lease a wan infrastructure to service provider
 ➢ Use to connect devices that are separated geographically
➢ Wan connection bandwidth

Copper Cable

T1 – 1.544Mbps
E1 – 2.048Mbps
T3 - 44.736

Fiber Optics

OC-1 = 51.84Mbps
OC-2 = 102Mbps
OC-3 = 155.52Mbps
OC-12 = 622.08Mbps
OC -48 = 2488.32Mbps

Small office/ home office (SOHO)

➢ Small network connecting users to the internet and office resources

susch as servers and printers.
E. On-premises and cloud
1.3 Compare physical interface and cabling types
Here are list of most common IEEE Ethernet Standards, starting with 10Mbps
1. 10Base-T (IEEE 802.3) - runs up to 100m
2. 100Base-TX (IEEE 802.3u) – cat5, cat5E, cat6 up to 100m long
3. 100Base-FX (IEEE 802.3u) – uses fiber cabling up to 412 meters long
4. 1000Base-CX (IEEE 802.3z – up to 25 meters long
5. 1000Base-T (IEEE 802.3ab) – up to 1Gbps
6. 1000Base-SX (IEEE 802.3z) – up to 220 meters
7. 1000Base-LX (IEEE 802.3z) – from 3km to 10km
8. 1000Base-ZX (Cisco standard) – from 43.5 miles (70km)
9. 10GBase-T (802.3.an)

Ethernet Cabling
Straight Through
Cross-over
Rolled Cable
Fiber Optic
 Power over Ethernet (802.32af, 802.3at) - used for powering IP phones,
wireless lan access point, network cameras. The 802.32af PoE is standard created by IEEE
. For PoE+ its referred to 802.3at.

A. Single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, copper

B. Connections ( Ethernet shared media and point to point )
C. Concepts of PoE

Chapter 2
1.5 Compare TCP to UDP

1.6 Configure and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting

1.7 Describe the need for private IPv4 addressing

4.0 IP Services

4.3 Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network

4.9 Describe the capabilities and function of TFTP/FTP in the network

Chapter 3