WEEK 2

DISCUSSION A: OSI REFERENCE MODEL AND TCP/IP

DISCUSSION

This week we reviewed the OSI Reference Model and TCP/IP.

· Compare and contrast the OSI Reference model with TCP/IP.

· Analyze the similarities and differences between the models.

· Expound on the significance of these similarities and differences.

ENGAGEMENT EXPECTATIONS

· Your initial posts should not exceed 350 words in length.

· Your first response is due by Wednesday at 11:59 pm MT.

· Your responses to at least two learners’ initial posts are due by Sunday at 11:59 pm MT.

WEEK 2DISCUSSION: ROUTING AND SWITCHING IN PACKET NETWORKS

DISCUSSION

This week we reviewed the routing and switching in packet networks.

· Analyze the roles of routing and switching in packet networks.

· Explain the purposes of routing and switching.

· Summarize the differences between routing and switching.

· Illustrate examples of each.

ENGAGEMENT EXPECTATIONS

· Your initial posts should not exceed 350 words in length.

· Your first response is due by Wednesday at 11:59 pm MT.

· Your responses to at least two learners’ initial posts are due by Sunday at 11:59 pm MT.