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Internet creation, function, real-world links
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Module 7
Network Layer: Routing Fundamentals
1
IP Packet Structure
Describe the structure of an IP packet (key header fields and payload)
2
Routing Tables and Packet Forwarding
Explain how a router uses a routing table to forward packets
3
Static vs. Dynamic Routing
Distinguish between static and dynamic routing
4
Understanding the Default Gateway
Explain the concept of the default gateway
5
Finding Your IP Configuration
Use `ipconfig`/`ifconfig` to find your device's full IP configuration (IP address, subnet mask, default gateway)
6
Tracing Packet Paths with Traceroute
Use `traceroute`/`tracert` to trace the path packets take to a destination
7
Decoding Traceroute: Hops, Latency, and Timeouts
Interpret traceroute output to identify hops, latency, and timeouts
8
Hubs, Switches, and Routers: Roles and Layers
Distinguish the roles and operating layers of hubs, switches, and routers
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