diff --git a/networking_101.rst b/networking_101.rst index a8bf241..b8798b6 100644 --- a/networking_101.rst +++ b/networking_101.rst @@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ other hosts can be reached on the local network. The host system determines this by the application of a routing prefix. There are two typical representations of this prefix: a netmask and CIDR. -Netmasks typically appear in the dotted decimal notation, with values between 0-255 in each +Netmasks typically appear in the dotted decimal notation, with values between 0-255 in each octet. These are applied as bitmasks, and numbers at 255 mean that this host is not reachable. Netmask can also be referred to as a Subnet Mask and these terms are often used interchangeably. An example IP Address with a typical netmask is below: @@ -146,8 +146,8 @@ IP Address CIDR Private address space (:rfc:`1918`) =================================== -Certian ranges of addresses were reserved for private networks. Using this address space -you cannot communicate with public machines without a NAT gateway or proxy. There are +Certain ranges of addresses were reserved for private networks. Using this address space +you cannot communicate with public machines without a NAT gateway or proxy. There are three reserved blocks: ============== ===================== =============== ============== @@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ LC vs SC LC and SC connectors are the two most common type of fiber connectors. LC is also known as a Lucent Connector. They are typically used for high-density applications, and are -the type of connector used on SFPs or XFPs. Typcially the connector is packaged in a duplex configuration +the type of connector used on SFPs or XFPs. Typically the connector is packaged in a duplex configuration with each cable side by side. SC connectors are also know as Subscriber Connector, Square Connector, or Standard Connector. This is the type