Task 1 Introducing LAN Topologies

What does LAN stand for?

"Local Area Network"

 

What is the verb given to the job that Routers perform?

"Routing"

 

What device is used to centrally connect multiple devices on the local network and transmit data to the correct location?

"switch"

 

What topology is cost-efficient to set up?

"Bus Topology"

 

What topology is expensive to set up and maintain?

"star topology"

 

When we do the task given to us in the last question, we get our flag.

 

Complete the interactive lab attached to this task. What is the flag given at the end?

"THM{TOPOLOGY_FLAWS}"

 

Task 2 A Primer on Subnetting

What is the technical term for dividing a network up into smaller pieces?

"Subnetting"

 

How many bits are in a subnet mask?

"32"

 

What is the range of a section (octet) of a subnet mask?

"0-255"

 

What address is used to identify the start of a network?

"Network Address"

 

What address is used to identify devices within a network?

"Host Address"

 

What is the name used to identify the device responsible for sending data to another network?

"Default Gateway"

 

Task 3 The ARP Protocol

What does ARP stand for?

"Address Resolution Protocol"

 

What category of ARP Packet asks a device whether or not it has a specific IP address?

"Request"

 

What address is used as a physical identifier for a device on a network?

"MAC Address"

 

What address is used as a logical identifier for a device on a network?

"IP Address"

 

Task 4 The DHCP Protocol

What type of DHCP packet is used by a device to retrieve an IP address?

"dhcp discover"

 

What type of DHCP packet does a device send once it has been offered an IP address by the DHCP server?

"DHCP request"

 

Finally, what is the last DHCP packet that is sent to a device from a DHCP server?

"DHCP ack"

 

Task 5 Continue Your Learning: OSI Model

Join the "OSI Model" room.

No answer needed