Summary
An understanding of the following key points should have been achieved:
  • TCP operation description
  • Synchronization process (three-way handshake)
  • Denial-of-service attacks
  • Windowing and window size
  • Sequencing numbers
  • Positive ACK
  • UDP operation
  • Multiple conversations between hosts
  • Ports for services
  • Ports for clients
  • Port numbering and well-known ports
  • Example of multiple sessions between hosts
  • Comparison of MAC addresses, IPaddresses, and port numbers