A+ 1101 Networking Flashcards

1
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Define FTP, it’s ports, and use

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20/21 – File Transfer Protocol (FTP) - used for file transfers between devices

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Define SSH, its port, and use

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22 – Secure Shell (SSH) - used for secure remote access to a device

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3
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Define Telnet, its port, and use

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23 – Telnet - used for remote access to a device

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4
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Define SMTP, its port, and use

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25 – Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) - used for email transmission

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5
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Define DNS, its port, and use

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53 – Domain Name System (DNS) - used for translating domain names into IP addresses

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Define DHCP, its ports, and use

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67/68 – Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) - used for automatic IP address assignment

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Define HTTP, its port, and use

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80 – Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) - used for transmitting web pages and other web-related data

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Define POP3, its port, and use

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110 – Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3) - used for retrieving email from a server

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Define NetBIOS, its port, and use

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137/139 – Network Basic Input/Output System (NetBIOS)/NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) - used for communication between devices on a local network

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Define IMAP, its port, and use

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143 – Internet Mail Access Protocol (IMAP) - used for retrieving email from a server

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Define SNMP, its port, and use

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161/162 – Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) - used for monitoring and managing network devices

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Define LDAP, its port, and use

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389 – Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) - used for accessing and modifying directory information

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Define HTTPS, its port, and use

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443 – Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) - used for secure web communication

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14
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Define SMB/CIFS, its port, and use

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445 – Server Message Block (SMB)/Common Internet File System (CIFS) - used for file sharing and printer access

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Define RDP, its port, and its use

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3389 – Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) - used for remote access to a device’s desktop environment

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16
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What’s the difference between TCP and UDP?

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TCP is establishes a connection b/t two devices to transfer data.
UDP is connectionless, and does not establish ensure reliable data transfer.

17
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What do Routers do?

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Routes traffic between IP subnets
– Makes forwarding decisions based on IP address
– Routers inside of switches sometimes called
“layer 3 switches”
* Often connects diverse network types
– LAN, WAN, copper, fiber

18
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Describe the uses of a Firewall.

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Filters traffic by port number
– OSI layer 4 (TCP/UDP)
– Some firewalls can filter based on the application
* Can encrypt traffic into/out of the network
– Protect your traffic between sites
* Can proxy traffic
– A common security technique

19
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What is a cable modem?

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a device that connects a home network to the internet through a coaxial cable connection.

20
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What is a DSL?

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Digital Subscriber Line
– allows for high-speed internet access over existing telephone lines.

21
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What is an ONT?

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Optical Network Terminal
– Device used in fiber-optic networks to convert optical to electrical signals to be used by network devices

22
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What is network does ONT provide?

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Fiber network

23
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What is a NIC?

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Network Interface Card

24
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What is SDN?

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Software-defined networking

25
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802.11a

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Legacy

54Mbps with 50 Meter Range

RF of 5Ghz

26
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802.11b

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Legacy

11Mbps with 10 Meter Range

RF of 2.4Ghz

27
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802.11g

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Legacy

54Mbps with 100 Meter Range

RF of 2.4Ghz

28
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802.11n

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(WiF-Fi 4)

600 Mbit/s

4 x MIMO (multiple in multiple out)

29
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802.11ac

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(WiF-Fi 5)

6.9 Gbit/s

8 X MU-MIMO downlink streams

RF of 5 Ghz

30
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802.11ax

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(WiF-Fi 6)

9.6 Gbit/s

8 x DL and UL MU-MIMO

RF of 5Ghz & 2.4 Ghz