Chapter 5. Overview of Network Protocols
OBJECTIVES
This chapter covers the following CompTIA-specified objectives for the “Protocols and Standards” section of the Network+ exam:
Differentiate among the following protocols in terms of routing, addressing schemes, interoperability, and naming conventions:
TCP/IP
IPX/SPX
AppleTalk
NetBEUI
For the Network+ exam, you will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of commonly used network protocols.
OUTLINE
Introduction
Introduction to Protocols
The Function of Protocols
Protocols from the Sending Device
Protocols on the Receiving Device
Mapping Protocols to the OSI Model
Application Protocols
Transport Protocols
Network Protocols
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
A Brief History of TCP/IP
The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
TCP/IP Standards
TCP/IP Addressing
TCP/IP Interoperability
TCP/IP Naming
TCP/IP Routing Protocols
Mapping TCP/IP to the OSI Model
Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange (IPX/SPX)
The IPX/SPX Protocol Suite
Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX)
Sequenced Packet Exchange (SPX)
Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
NetWare Link State Protocol (NLSP)
Service Advertising Protocol (SAP)
NetWare Core Protocol (NCP)
IPX Addressing
Mapping IPX/SPX to the OSI Model
IPX/SPX Interoperability
IPX/SPX Naming
AppleTalk
AppleTalk Addressing
Mapping AppleTalk to the OSI Model
AppleTalk Interoperability
AppleTalk Routing
AppleTalk Naming
NetBEUI
Mapping NetBEUI to the OSI Model
NetBEUI Addressing
Protocol Overview and Comparison
Chapter Summary
Apply Your Knowledge
Read the objectives at the beginning of the chapter.
Study the information in this chapter, paying special attention to the tables, which summarize key information.
Review the objectives again.
Answer the exam questions at the end of the chapter and check your results.
Use the ExamGear test on the CD-ROM that accompanies this book to answer additional exam questions concerning this material.
Review the notes, tips, and exam tips in this chapter. Be sure you understand the information in the exam tips. If you don't understand the topic referenced in an exam tip, refer to the information in the chapter text and then read the exam tip again.