Title: Chapter 6: Network Layer
Course: RITA MC - CISCO I > Section: Course Outline and Objectives

Network Layer

Outline and Objectives

This chapter focuses on the role of the network layer. It examines how it divides networks into groups of hosts to manage the flow of data packets within a network. It also covers how communication between networks is facilitated. This communication between networks is called routing.

Learning Objectives for Chapter 6

- Describe the purpose of the network layer in data communication.
- Explain why the IPv4 protocol requires other layers to provide reliability.
- Explain the role of the major header fields in the IPv4 packet.
- Explain the role of the major header fields in the IPv6 packet.
- Explain how a host device using routing tables to direct packets to itself, a local destination, or a default gateway.
- Compare a host routing table to a routing table in a router.

Perform the following tasks in order to complete this chapter:

- Launch the Chapter 6 learning module
- Complete the activity to practice terms and concepts
- Complete the Chapter 6 Quiz
- Review the Chapter 6 Appendix for supplemental content
- Complete the Chapter 6 Practice Skills Assessment
- Complete the Chapter 6 Exam

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