Lab #4 Networking Devices and the OSI Model

Objective: Learn about the OSI Model as a method of understanding modern computer Networks.

Equipment: Identify the equipment and what layer in the OSI model

Linksys W/Router 4Port, Ethernet, Layer3
Cisco Routher Wired 2 ports ethernet, layer 3
AT&T HUB 11 Port ethernet layer 2
Linksys 5 port SWITCH layer 2
6PORT infomover HUB layer 1

Notes and Observations:

questions

  1. why was the more complicated OSI Model created? provided set of design standards for Equipment Manufacturers.
  2. what does the abbreviation OSI stand for? Open Systems Interconnection, Hubert Zimmerman created it in France 1978
  3. Please do not throw sausage pizza away is the mnemonic for the OSI model lay up.
  4. See pictures above.
  5. What is another name for the physical address that is assigned at the factory? MAC address.
  6. what is my IP Address? I did take a screen shot but i am not able to find it on my computer

References:

handout provided by proffessor Genereux

Conclusions:

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