Chapter 2

Question 1

Static Routing

Answer 1

A method of manually configuring routing in a network. It involves an administrator defining specific paths.

Question 2

Dynamic Routing

Answer 2

It is method of router automatically learning and updating routes using routing protocols instead of manually configuring routes. It allows for automatic changes.

Question 3

Tagging

Answer 3

It refers to the process of adding a header or tag to a data packet to identify certain information about it. This allows to segregate traffic over a period of time.

Question 4

802.1Q Trucking

Answer 4

An IEEE standard that defines VLAN trunking on ethernet networks. It allows multiple VLANs to be carried over a single physical link between switches, router, or other network devices.

Question 5

Maximum Transmission Unit

Answer 5

It is the largest packet size, in bytes, of a packet that can be sent over a network medium. MTU is an important factor in network permanence as it determines how much data is carried through a link.

Question 6

Spanning Tree Protocol

Answer 6

By disabling redundant path, the protocol ensures only one active path between any two network devices. It is commonly used to prevents loops from starting on the MAC table.

Question 7

Band Steering

Answer 7

It is usually used in dual-band routers and access points to optimize the distribution of devices across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Question 8

Access Point (AP)

Answer 8

It is networking device that extends a wired network by providing wireless connectivity to W–Fi enabled devices. It acts like a bridge for other devices to connect to a network.