CCNA 1 Chapter 6

Facilitates communication between network interface cards.

Encapsulates Layer 3 packets for transmission.

Identifies and rejects corrupt data frames.

Defines protocols for various network types.

Manages communication between software and hardware.

Handles data encapsulation and media access.

Accepts, de-encapsulates, re-encapsulates, and forwards frames.

Shows actual physical connections between devices.

Describes virtual connections using IP addressing.

Direct link between two network endpoints.

Central site connects multiple branch sites.

Every node connects to every other node.

One device sends or receives at a time.

Devices transmit and receive simultaneously.

Nodes compete for access to the medium.

Collision detection method for Ethernet LANs.

Collision avoidance method for WLANs.

Encapsulated data with header and trailer.

Control information varies by access method.

Physical addresses for local frame delivery.

Common data link protocol for LANs.

Standard for wireless local area networks.

Used for direct connections over serial links.

Bit-oriented protocol for point-to-point connections.

Packet switching technology for WANs.

Hardware for connecting devices to networks.

Prepares data for physical network transmission.

Regulates how devices access the medium.

All devices connected in a single line.

Devices connected in a closed loop.