 | Introduction to Networking
Define the term networking and list the three critical components that must be present in a network. |  |  |  | Define the five networking topologies used in describing the physical layout or shape of a network. |  |  |  | Define the seven layers in the OSI Reference Model and identify the networking protocol suites that follow it. |  |  |  | Describe the difference between a local area network (LAN), metropolitan area network (MAN), and a wide area network (WAN). |  |  |  | Define the physical network components that LANs, MANs, and WANs comprise. |
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