Network Components – Part 1

Learn about all of the important types of devices that you find in a network and what their functions are.

In the first part of Network Components your instructor, Chris Bryant, goes over the details of hubs, repeaters, bridges and switches.

Chris tells you where the components fit into the OSI model, what they can and can’t do, and illustrates all of the concepts using diagrams and plenty of examples.

Runtime: 18 min

Network Components – Part 2

Part two goes over the details of routers and the routing processes. Chris also gives you a short introduction to the different routing protocols, their differences and how they function.

With lots of examples and helpful diagrams, Chris illustrates the routing packet delivery process and provides you with the different definitions of gateways.

Towards the end of this video you’ll learn about network interface cards and the best ways to purchase, install, and troubleshoot them.

Runtime: 18 min

Network Components – Part 3

In this part of Network Components video you will learn about the different types of modems and how they work.

Chris also explains CSU/DSU devices, how they work together and where they fit into the OSI model.

Learn about the importance of firewalls, how they work to protect you against network threats and the typical firewall-related issues.

Get the details of proxy servers and transceivers and learn what these network components do and how they function.

Runtime: 30 min