Definitions Flashcards

Learn important definitions for ICND1 100-101

1
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adjacent layer interaction

A

when a process communicates w/ a process that is a layer above or below it. Normally requesting service or delivering info.

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2
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deencapsulation

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stripping a header for a specific layer off the “data” and using it.

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3
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encapsulation

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adding a header to a piece of data from a layer above it.

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4
Q

frame

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a layer 2 data unit

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5
Q

networking model

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a model that breaks up the process of data transport

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6
Q

packet

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a layer 3 data unit

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7
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PDU

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the OSI generic term for a chunk of data. Normally annotated LxPDU

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8
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same layer interaction

A

the interaction of processes on machines communicating with eachother

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9
Q

segment

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a layer 4 data unit

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10
Q

leased line

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a point to point data connection that appears as a single physical cable

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11
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wide area network

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a network or part of a network that crosses a large physical area. Often connects two LANs. often out of users control.

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12
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telco

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telecommunications company

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13
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serial interface

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an interface that sends data serially

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14
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HDLC

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High-level data link control. A WAN protocol.

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15
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DSL

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Digital Subscriber Line. A WAN technology that uses phone lines as layer 1 links.

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16
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Cable internet

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A WAN link that uses cable lines to transport data.

17
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DSL modem

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a device that separates data from voice signals and enables broadband communication on a phone line.

18
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Ethernet over MPLS (EoMPLS)

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Appears logically identical to an ethernet link

19
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command-line interface (CLI)

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a shell that responds to commands for human computer interaction

20
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Telnet

A

unsecure IPv4 machine to machine communication.

21
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Secure Shell (SSH)

A

secure (encrypted) IPv4 machine to machine communication

22
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enable mode

A

allows a user to run more privelidged commands

23
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user mode

A

allows a user to run basic commands that don’t affect the function of an IOS device

24
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configuration mode

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allows a user to manipulate the configuration of an IOS device

25
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startup config file

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the file that’s stored on the NVRAM which is used as the running configuration upon startup.

26
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running config file

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the config file that’s stored in RAM and is actively used during a devices operation. This is lost if the machine is shut down without saving it.

27
Q

local username

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a locally stored username and password referenced for security purposes and login services

28
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VLAN interface

A

the interface that is used for Switch administration.

29
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port security

A

using security settings on ports. Includes limiting number of different users based on MAC addresses.

30
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802.1Q

A

Trunk protocol that uses a 4 byte header to identify which VLAN a frame belongs to

31
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trunk

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a connection between devices that carries traffic from different VLANs.

32
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trunking administrative mode

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sets an interfaces purpose as one end of a trunk

33
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trunking operational mode

A

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34
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VLAN

A

virtual LAN. A logical broadcast domain.

35
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VTP

A

VLAN Trunking Protocol. A proprietary Cisco feature that spreads VLAN information in a network so that Cisco devices can discover different VLANs.

36
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VTP transparent mode

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effectively turns VTP off for the device

37
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Layer 3 switch

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a switch that basically has a router built into it.

38
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access interface

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an interface that is used by an end machine to connect to the network

39
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trunk interface

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an interface that is used by a network device to move traffic between devices that keeps VLANs separate.