Modems, Hubs and VPN concentrators Flashcards
1
Q
What is PSTN?
A
Public Switch Telephone Network
2
Q
What is a Modem?
A
Translates between analogue and digital signals
PSTN to a computer
3
Q
What is a Hub?
A
Layer 1 device that repeats information to all computers, only one computer can talk at a time
4
Q
What is an older way to perform the function of VPN?
A
PSTN
5
Q
What is a VPN?
A
Virtual Private Network
6
Q
What are the benefits of using VPN?
A
Encryption (confidentiality)
Authentication (VPN concentrator to user)
7
Q
What is a VPN concentrator?
A
Endpoint that supports all RA (remote access) VPN connections
8
Q
What is IPSec tunnel vs transport mode?
A
Transport mode - Only payload data is encrypted
Tunnel mode - Entire packet including header is encrypted