network devices Flashcards
1
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routers
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routes traffic between IP subnets, routers inside switches sometimes called “layer 3 switches”, often connects diveres network types (LAN, WAN, copper, fiber)
2
Q
switches
A
bridging done in hardware
layer 2 of tcp/ip model
3
Q
unmanaged switch
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few configuration options, fixed configuration, no VLANs, very little integration with other devices, low price point
4
Q
managed switches
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VLAN support, traffic prioritization, redundancy support, port mirroring, external management (SNMP)
5
Q
access point
A
not a wireless router, it is a bridge, extends the wired network onto the wireless network, makes forwarding decisions based on MAC address
6
Q
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
A
power provided on an Ethernet cable
7
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