Network Components
Computer System Servicing
3 Basic Components of Network
• Adapters • Routers
• Clients • Access Point
• Protocols • Switch Hub
• Network Cables
WAN
COLOR CODING
Telecommunications
T568 B T568 A
Two Different Wiring Applications
Cable Type Typical Application
• Between and a modem, router, or
switch
Straight-through • CAT5/CAT6 perripheral
externders
• Between other dissimilar
networking equipment
• Between two computers
Cross-over • Between two similar networking
devices
PROTOCOL or an IP ADDRESS
CLASSES OF IP ADDRESS
CLASS A Network Host Host Host
Sunet Mask 255 0 0 0
CLASS B Network Network Host Host
Sunet Mask 255 255 0 0
CLASS C Network Network Network Host
Sunet Mask 255 255 255 0