Network Devices Flashcards
____ and ____ are also known as “end hosts” or “endpoints”
Servers / clients
___ firewalls are software applications that filter traffic entering and exiting a host machine, like a PC.
Host-based
A ___ has many network interfaces for end hosts to connect to.
Switch
A ___ is a device that access a service made available by a server
Client
A ___ is a device that provides functions or services for clients.
Server
A ___ is used to send data over the internet net.
Router
A ___ monitors and controls network traffic based on configured rules.
Firewall
A ___ provides connectivity to hosts within the same LAN.
Switch
A computer network is a digital telecommunications network which allows ___ to share resources.
Nodes
A firewall which combines a traditional firewall with more advanced filtering functionalities is known as a ___ firewall.
Next-generation
Can a single device be both a client and server?
Yes
Routers have ___ network interfaces than switches.
Fewer
What does LAN stand for?
Local Area Network
What does the computer in a square symbol represent?
Client
What does the brick wall symbol represent?
Firewall
