General Networking Flashcards
What is a packet?
A chunk of data, with a network layer header.
A router is also known as…
Gateway
Default Gateway
What is a segment?
A chunk of data, with a transport layer header.
What is a protocol?
A set of rules used to move information between two or move devices.
What is Networking?
The movement of data between two or more devices.
What is a frame?
A chunk of data, with a data link layer header.
What are the three conditions required for a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
- A network that spans over a wide geographical area.
- Used to connect multiple Local Area Networks (LAN).
- Provided by an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
What is the function of a router?
To provide communication between devices on the different networks.
What are the two conditions required for a Local Area Network (LAN)?
- A network that spans over a confined space.
2. It is managed by a single administrative control.
What is the function of a switch?
To provide communication between devices on the same network.
What type of address is the local address?
MAC Address
What type of address is the local address?
IP Address
A MAC Address is also known as…
Hardware address
Physical address
Local address
