Chapter 5: Visible Networks Flashcards
Provides a common point of connection for networked devices
A switch
What type of unique address is built into every NIC
Media access control address (MAC)
CAT 3 speed
10-Mbps
CAT 5 speed
100- Mbps
CAT 5e speed
1000-Mbps / 1 Gb
CAT 6 speed
1- Gbps up to 100 meters
10- Gbps up to 55 meters
CATa speed
10-Gbps at 100 meters
What is a LAN
Local area network
What is a WAN
Wide area network
How are WANs and LANs connected
By a router
Describe network ID
IP address that is common for all computer within the domain
What is a subnet mask
Tells the computer which part of the IP address is the network ID
What is a default gateway
The LAN side of your routers IP is the default gateway address
A simple network organization, every computer gets assigned by default
A workgroup
Lager networks that require more control, require a specific server to control access
A domain
