Network data plane Flashcards
1
Q
how does a router forward packets based on the IP address
A
When looking for a forwarding table entry for a given destination address, use the longest address prefix that matches the destination address.
2
Q
If a router receives a datagram with an IP address that does not fall within its current entries (IP ranges), where does the received datagram get defaulted to
A
It gets defaulted to address 0.0.0.0
3
Q
Typically, what do wireless routers include and what is it used for?
A
Wireless routers include a DHCP server. Allows hosts to dynamically obtain its IP address from a network server when it joins a network. The host can renew its lease on an address in use.
4
Q
How to calculate a TCP segment size?
A
Payload(Data) + Header
