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Tailored for Chinese Self-Study Exam (自考) in Computer Networks Technology
1. Key Performance Metrics
1.1 Latency (延迟)
- Definition: Time taken for data to travel from source to destination (ms).
- Components:
- Propagation Delay: Distance ÷ Speed of medium (e.g., fiber optic ≈ 2/3 speed of light).
- Transmission Delay: Packet size ÷ Bandwidth.
- Queuing Delay: Time spent in routers/switches.
- Processing Delay: Time taken by devices to process headers.
- Impact: Critical for real-time apps (e.g., video calls, gaming).
- Example: High latency when accessing international sites (e.g., Chinese user connecting to a U.S. server).
1.2 Bandwidth (带宽)
- Definition: Maximum data transfer rate (Mbps/Gbps).
- Importance: Determines network capacity.
- Example: 4K streaming requires ~25 Mbps; insufficient bandwidth causes buffering.
1.3 Jitter (抖动)
- Definition: Variation in latency between packets.
- Impact: Disrupted VoIP calls or video conferencing.
- Solution: Use jitter buffers to smooth out delays.
1.4 Packet Loss (丢包率)
- Definition: Percentage of packets failing to reach destination.
- Causes: Network congestion, faulty hardware, signal interference.
- Impact: Retransmissions slow down throughput (e.g., lag in online games).
2. Network Troubleshooting Tools
2.1 Ping
- Function: Tests connectivity and measures latency using ICMP echo requests.
- Command:
ping www.baidu.com- Key Output: Round-trip time (RTT) and packet loss %.
- Continuous Ping:
ping -t(Windows) orping -c 10(Linux).
2.2 Traceroute
- Function: Maps the path of packets and identifies latency at each hop.
- Command:
- Windows:
tracert www.qq.com - Linux/macOS:
traceroute -I www.qq.com(uses ICMP)
- Windows:
- Mechanism: Uses TTL (Time-to-Live) to force routers to return errors.
3. Network Configuration & Management Basics
3.1 IP Addressing & Subnetting
- IPv4: 32-bit address (e.g.,
192.168.1.1). - Subnetting: Divide networks for efficiency (e.g.,
/24subnet = 256 addresses).
3.2 DHCP & DNS
- DHCP: Automates IP assignment (e.g., home routers).
- DNS: Translates domain names to IPs (e.g.,
www.taobao.com→140.205.220.96).
3.3 Device Configuration
- Routers/Switches: Use CLI (e.g., Cisco IOS) or GUI (e.g., Huawei web interface).
- Security: Firewalls, ACLs (Access Control Lists).
4. Quality of Service (QoS)
4.1 Why QoS Matters
- Prioritizes critical traffic (e.g., video conferencing over file downloads).
4.2 QoS Mechanisms
- Traffic Classification: Tagging packets (e.g., DSCP for VoIP).
- Queuing: Priority queues (e.g., LLQ for voice traffic).
- Shaping/Policing: Limit bandwidth for non-critical apps.
4.3 Models
- DiffServ: Scalable, class-based (e.g., enterprise networks).
- IntServ: Resource reservation for high-priority flows (complex, less common).
5. Exam Tips & Practice
5.1 Key Formulas
- Total Latency = Propagation + Transmission + Queuing + Processing Delay
- Bandwidth-Delay Product = Bandwidth × RTT (measures network capacity).
5.2 Scenario-Based Questions
- Example: A user complains of choppy Zoom calls. Identify likely causes (jitter, packet loss) and tools (ping, traceroute).
5.3 Labs for Self-Study
- Use
pingto compare latency towww.baidu.comvs.www.amazon.com. - Run
tracertto analyze hops to a international website. - Configure a home router’s QoS settings to prioritize WeChat video.
Summary: Mastery of these concepts ensures efficient network design and troubleshooting, essential for real-world applications and exams. Focus on understanding metric interdependencies (e.g., how jitter affects VoIP) and practical tool usage.