1001: Networking Flashcards
What layer does a hub operate at?
Layer 1
What layer do bridges operate at?
Layer 2
What are the primary advantages of a switch over a hub?
Increased bandwidth
Increased performance by reducing collisions
Increased security by managing traffic
What are some primary disadvantages of switches?
More expensive
Can be difficult to troubleshoot
Device MACs can be spoofed
What layer do repeaters and range extenders work in?
Layer 1
What is the standard for Power over Ethernet connections?
IEEE 802.3bt
What kind of filtering can a hardware firewall provide over a software based firewall?
Both support port filtering
Hardware firewall supports IP filtering as well
What is a cloud-based network controller?
A software based controller used to make switching and routing decisions, devices simply perform the forwarding
What are the maximum ranges for all Bluetooth Classes?
Class 3 - <10 meters
Class 2 - 10 meters
Class 1 - 100 meters
You need to connect your laptop to the company network but the SSID does not show up in the network list? What should you do?
Manually create the wireless network connection
Your PC has an IP of 169.254.10.24. What type of IP address is this?
APIPA
What is the maximum speed and length of Cat 5 cable?
100 Mbps
100 meters
What is the maximum speed and length of Cat 5e cable?
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) 100 meters
What is the maximum speed and length of Cat 6 cable?
10 Gbps
100 meters
What is the primary way for a firewall to filter traffic?
Ports
What’s the difference between an active and passive hub?
Passive - simply passes signals along to all ports
Active - regenerates signal, has ability to buffer signal
What is the purpose of a cable or DSL modem?
Places traffic on the ISPs network to forward to internet
What is a POE injector?
A device that provides power over Ethernet when the switch does not support it
What connector does a DSL line use from the modem to the jack to the ISP?
RJ-11
What are the criteria called that are used to manage traffic allowed into a network through a firewall?
Rules