2. Interfaces and Cables Flashcards
What is the speed of an ‘Ethernet’ connection?
10 Mbps
10GBASE-LR maximum cable length?
10 kilometers
In a FastEthernet connection, a router receives data on which pins […]
3 and 6
How many pairs of wires are used in a 10BASE-T cable?
2 (=4 wires)
IEEE standard […] = 100 Mbps Ethernet (100BASE-T)
802.3u
IEEE standard […] = 10 Mbps Ethernet (10BASE-T)
802.3i
What is the speed of a ‘10 Gig Ethernet’ connection?
10 Gbps
Ethernet was originally defined in the IEEE […] standard in 1983.
802.3
IEEE standard […] = 10 Gbps Ethernet (10GBASE-T)
802.3an
Fiber-Optic cables are connected to […] transceivers in a router or switch.
SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable)
[…] cables emit a faint signal outside of the cable, which can be detected and copied.
UTP
If Auto MDI-X is disabled, what kind of UTP cable should be used to connect two routers together?
crossover cable
IEEE standard […] = 1 Gbps Ethernet (1000BASE-T)
802.3ab
What is the speed of a ‘FastEthernet’ connection?
100 Mbps
A […] connection allows both devices to send and receive data at the same time.
full-duplex
Multimode Fiber cables have a […] fiberglass core than single-mode fiber cables.
wider
In a FastEthernet connection, a firewall transmits data on which pins […]
1 and 2
If Auto MDI-X is disabled, what kind of UTP cable should be used to connect a PC and a switch?
straight-through cable
10GBASE-ER maximum cable length:
30 kilometers
Which four pin pairs are used in a 1000BASE-T or 10GBASE-T connection?
Pair 1-2, Pair 3-6, Pair 4-5, pair 7-8
1000BASE-LX maximum cable length:
550 meters (multimode) 5 kilometers (single-mode)
What is the name of the connector on the end of an Ethernet UTP cable?
RJ45
What is the name of the feature that allows a device to automatically adjust which RJ45 pin pairs it uses to transmit and receive data?
Auto MDI-X
[…] fiber cables allow multiple angles (modes) of light waves to enter the fiberglass core.
Multimode
In a FastEthernet connection, a switch transmits data on which pins […]
3 and 6
1000BASE-LX was defined in the IEEE […] standard.
802.3z