Chapter 12 - Advanced Networking Devices

Question 1

What is a peer-to-peer system

Answer 1

any system that can act as a server, client, or both depending on how the system is configured

Question 2

Define: VPN

Answer 2

Encrypted tunnels between a computer or a remote network and a private netowrk through the internet.

Question 3

Explain the PPTP standard

Answer 3

Point to Point Tunneling Protocol is an advanced version of PPP. Microsoft places endpoints on client and server. Single computer logs into a remote network and becomes a member.

Question 4

Explain L2TP standard

Answer 4

All the features of PPTP combined with Layer 2 forwarding with support to run on almost any connection. LAN endpoint went from a server program to a VPN capable router

• No authentication
• IPsec for all security needs

Question 5

What is a VPN concentrator

Answer 5

a vpn router

Question 6

What is a site to site VPN

Answer 6

connection enables two separate LANs to function as a single network, sharing files and services as if in the same building.

Question 7

What is a host to host VPN

Answer 7

Deals with a specific single connection between two machines using VPN software or hardware

Question 8

What is the advantage to a VPN using SSL

Answer 8

don’t require any special client software

Question 9

What is a SSL portal VPN

Answer 9

client accesses the VPN and is presented wqith a secure web page. Client has access to anything linked on that page. Web browser runs some kinds of active control.