Lesson 16 Flashcards
What does PSK stand for?
Pre-shared key
What is attentuation?
Loss of signal strength due to distance
What is an access point for wifi?
Sync button, requirement for sending signals via wifi
What device is used to connect computers together in an Ethernet network?
Switch
What is CATV
Provides cable internet access
What are fiber optic networks? (FTTC)
What are DSL networks?
Use regular phone lines
You log into a SOHO router and review current settings to prepare it for use. What is not needed to configure a wireless connection on the router?
Configuring a wireless connection manually doesn’t require the IP address
What three things are needed to set up wifi manually?
SSID, encryption, authentication
What can you do to reduce the risk of using a free wifi network to place an order from an online shop
Make sure online store uses HTTPS connection
What is the difference between a modem and a router?
The modem transmits frames across the WAN link while the router forwards packets between the local network and the internet
What is the latest Wi-fi standard and which frequency band does it use?
IEEE 802.11ac uses 5 GHZ band
