Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Explain the LLC services, Ethernet frame, flow and error control
• Discuss the communication model and network security policies
• Describe the LLC services and asynchronous MAC techniques
• Explain the generic MAC frame format and MAC protocols
• Discuss ethernet technologies, multiple access methods, and collision detection
• Describe the error and flow control mechanisms used in the data link layer
• Discuss the encapsulation of ARP packets and the BOOTP packet format
• Explain the DHCP exchanging messages and the RARP operation
• Describe VLAN tagging, connecting LANs with bridges and wireless LAN protocols