Common Ports and Protocols

Drag and Drop Exercise

Objective:

This exercise is designed to help you learn and reinforce your understanding of the most common network protocols and their associated port numbers. By matching protocols to their correct port numbers, you will enhance your knowledge of network communication and improve your ability to troubleshoot network issues.

Understanding the Exercise:

• Protocols: A protocol is a set of rules that determine how data is transmitted over a network. Each protocol typically operates over a specific port number.
• Ports: A port is a virtual endpoint for data entering and exiting a device. Ports allow different services on the same device to communicate over the network.

Instructions:

1. Start the Exercise:
   • On the left side of the screen, you will see a list of common network protocols.
   • On the right side, there are corresponding port numbers.
2. Drag and Drop:
   • Click and hold on a protocol, then drag it to the corresponding port number on the right.
   • Release the mouse button to drop the protocol into the port slot.
3. Match All Protocols:
   • Continue matching each protocol with the correct port number.
4. Check Your Answers:
   • Once you have completed the matching, click the “Check Answers” button at the bottom.
   • The system will check your answers.
5. Receive Feedback:
   • A message will appear indicating whether your matches are correct.
   • If correct, a green message will confirm your success.
   • If incorrect, a red message will prompt you to try again.
6. Try Again if Needed:
   • If your matches are incorrect, adjust your selections and check your answers again until all matches are correct.

Tips:

• Remember that each protocol is usually associated with a specific port, which is essential for network communication.
• Think about the services provided by each protocol to guide your matching.

Outcome:

By the end of this exercise, you should have a solid understanding of the most common network protocols and their associated ports, which will aid in your networking studies and practical network management tasks.

Good luck!