Level 2 Chapter 4 Flashcards
What device functions at the data link layer and is used to forward frames between devices within the same network?
Ethernet Switch
When you need to forward frames to a destination on a different subnet, what device do you need?
Router or Layer 3 Switch.
The router uses what to determine the best path to use to forward a packet.
Routing Table
What is the command to show a routing table on a Cisco Router?
show ip route
In the context of routers, what is Topology?
The layout of devices and the media used to connect them. Either physical or logical.
In the context of routers, what is Speed?
Measure of the data rate in bits per second (b/s)
In the context of routers, what is Cost?
The general expense for purchasing of network components, and installation and maintenance of the network.
In the context of routers, what is Security?
How secure the information is when transferring over the networks.
In the context of routers, what is Availability?
Probability that the network is available for use when it is required.
In the context of routers, what is Scalability?
The ability to scale, either up or down, the network.
In the context of routers, what is Reliability?
Reliability is often measured as a probability of failure or as the mean time between failures (MTBF).
