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 ===OSI Model Layers 1-3 Overview===
-Seth explained the OSI model's seven layers and their purposes, focusing on Layers 1-3. He described Layer 1 as transporting bits, Layer 2 as handling hop-to-hop delivery using MAC addresses, and Layer 3 as ensuring end-to-end delivery with IP addresses. Seth clarified the need for both MAC and IP addresses due to their different functions, and mentioned that the Address Resolution Protocol ties these together.
+Seth explained the OSI model's seven layers and their purposes, focusing on Layers 1-3. He described Layer 1 as transporting bits, Layer 2 as handling hop-to-hop delivery using MAC addresses, and Layer 3 as ensuring end-to-end delivery with IP addresses. Seth clarified the need for both MAC and IP addresses due to their different functions, and mentioned that the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) ties these together.
 ===Modem Signal Conversion Explained===
-The meeting focused on explaining how modems convert analog signals to digital signals and vice versa, with Steve confirming that modems perform this conversion. Seth explained that while digital signals are ultimately represented by analog electrical impulses, these signals can decay over time, requiring repeaters to maintain signal integrity. The discussion also covered how Layer 4 of the OSI model distinguishes data streams using port numbers, with TCP and UDP being different strategies for accomplishing this goal, and how source and destination ports work in network communications.
+The meeting focused on explaining how modems convert analog signals to digital signals and vice versa. Seth explained that while digital signals are ultimately represented by analog electrical impulses, these signals can decay over time, requiring repeaters to maintain signal integrity. The discussion also covered how Layer 4 of the OSI model distinguishes data streams using port numbers, with TCP and UDP being different strategies for accomplishing this goal, and how source and destination ports work in network communications.
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 ===Network Configuration and Security Discussion===
-The group discussed network configurations, particularly focusing on VLANs and routing. Seth explained how routers and switches work together to create separate networks, and clarified that most consumer routers contain built-in switches. The discussion revealed that one participant had an unusual setup using a cable modem connected to an unmanaged switch, which was then connected to an ASUS router, potentially leaving their computer exposed without proper firewall protection. The conversation ended with plans to continue the discussion in a follow-up session, and Seth was added to an upcoming space update meeting on February 25th.
+The group discussed network configurations, particularly focusing on VLANs and routing. Seth explained how routers and switches work together to create separate networks, and clarified that most consumer routers contain built-in switches. The discussion revealed that one participant had an unusual setup using a cable modem connected to an unmanaged switch, which was then connected to an ASUS router, potentially leaving their computer exposed without proper firewall protection. The conversation ended with plans to continue the discussion in a follow-up session as part of the potpourri meeting on February 25th.