NTC/362 Week 3
OSI Model, Switching Systems, Network Channel Processors, and Media
1 Write a 200- to 300-word response to the following:
Supporting Activities: Introduction to Network Channels, Processors, and Media
•What are the advantages and disadvantages of network processors, such as hubs, switches, routers, and gateways?
•What are the three main types of network media?
•What is their performance in terms of reliability, speed capabilities, and nominal distance for reliable spans?
2 Write a 200- to 300-word response to the following
Supporting Activity: Introduction to Circuit Switching
••What are the basic concepts of circuit switching?
•What are the advantages and disadvantages of circuit switching?
3 Write a 200- to 300-word response to the following:
Supporting Activity: Introduction to Packet Switching
•What is a packet? What is packet switching?
•How would you explain the concept of packet switching?
•What are the advantages and disadvantages of packet switching over circuit switching
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