1.3.2 Protocols and Layers Flashcards
What is a wired connection between devices?
Physical connection
What are examples of a wired connection?
Ethernet cable, used to connect to NICs, routers and switches
How many gigabytes per second can wired connection handle?
100
What is a wireless connection?
use of radio waves to transmit a signal or message between compatible devices.
What does a wireless local area network signal to modern devices?
2.4 to 5GHz
What is Bluetooth?
a short range, wireless, personal network technology standard (10m)
When is Bluetooth commonly used?
wireless speakers
headphones
game controllers
What is the need for encryption?
Prevents unauthorised external access
What does a encrypted file require to access it?
Key or passwords
What do current Wi-Fi encryption standards use?
Wired equivalent Privacy (WEP)
Wi-Fi-Protected Access (WPA, WPA2, WPA3)
What is wired equivalent privacy
oldest and least secure standard. Easily hacked and not recommended on modern devices.
What is Wi-Fi-Protected Access?
combines encryption with a secure password to protect WLAN access. WPA3 is most recent + secure.
What is an IP address?
Assigned to network devices to allow data transfer across the Internet using the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/IP.
Qualities of an IP address?
Are described as static if permanently assigned to a key network device.
Are described as dynamic if assigned by router within a network and can change each time the network is restarted.
Normally stored as four denary numbers.
How is it possible to use operating systems and applications across multiple devices?
Because manufacturers and program developers conform to certain agreed standards.