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What Is Networking Room - Begin learning the fundamentals of computer networking in this bite-sized and interactive module.
Overview
- Room URL: https://tryhackme.com/room/whatisnetworking
- Difficulty: Info
- Time to complete: 30
Walkthrough
1. What is Networking?
- What is the key term for devices that are connected together?
=> Answer: Network
2. What is the Internet?
- Who invented the World Wide Web?
=> Answer: Tim Berners-Lee
3. Identifying Devices on a Network
- What does the term “IP” stand for?
=> Answer: Internet Protocol
What is each section of an IP address called?
=> Answer: Octet
How many sections (in digits) does an IPv4 address have?
=> Answer: 4
What does the term "MAC" stand for?
=> Answer: Media Access Control
Deploy the interactive lab using the "View Site" button and spoof your MAC address to access the site. What is the flag?
=> Answer: THM{YOU_GOT_ON_TRYHACKME}
4. Ping (ICMP)
- What protocol does ping use?
=> Answer: ICMP
What is the syntax to ping 10.10.10.10?
=> Answer: ping 10.10.10.10
What flag do you get when you ping 8.8.8.8?
=> Answer: THM{I_PINGED_THE_SERVER}
5. Continue Your Learning: Intro to LAN
No hints needed!