Unit 2 Labs
2.1
2.1.1
These elements are necessary for allowing the device to communicate and send and receive properly with other devices. Without one of the elements the network would stop working.
2.1.2
TCP/IP protocols
2.1.3
SNMP, TCP/IP, Telnet, and FTP
2.1.4
TCP/IP protocols transferred wirelessly.
2.1.5
n/a
Review
1. A network device is usually built in to the computer. A peripheral device is a device connected to the computer
2. I would limit the number due to security reasons.
3. Peer-to-peer networks make end to end sharing easy between users.
2.2
2.2.1
$2,500.00 to give everyone their own. A single printer could cause backups in workflow. You would also have to consider where to locate the printer so it is accessible to everyone. 2 extra printer would bring the cost up to $1,500.00. You could purchase up to 4.
2.2.2
You would need 4 printers for this. The number given is only an average so having extra printers would be helpful incase certain days require more printing than others.
2.2.3
n/a
2.2.4
The data would be stored on the network making it available to anyone with access to the network.
2.2.5
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2.2.6
You should verify every time you use your computer. The shortcut will no longer work if the resource is moved or taken offline.
Review
1. You wouldn’t have enough room on your desktop. Use bookmarks instead.
2. A single drive would be fine. With more than 1 root folder you could add additional drives.
3. It allows for quicker file and data transfers.
Lab 2.3
2.3.1
LAN: local area network. Small group, usually home or workplace. MAN: Metropolitan area network. City. PAN: Personal area network. WAN: Wide area network. State or country.
2.3.2
How data is transferred in a network.
2.3.3
1 hop a-b. 3 hops b-a. 2 links needed to add e. The number of hops would increase.
2.3.4
One message would be sent to all devices, a-d and d-a. You would only need to add