Network Hardware Flashcards
1
Q
what does a computer need to access a network?
A
network interface card (NIC)
2
Q
what is meant by and the purpose of
a media access control (MAC) address
A
- A network interface card is given a MAC address at the point of manufacture
- MAC addresses are usually written as hexadecimal
- MAC addresses are created using the manufacturer code and the serial code
- used to identify a device on a network
3
Q
what is meant by and the
purpose of an internet protocol (IP) address
A
- unique address assigned to each computer on a network
- essential for identifying and managing computers on the network
4
Q
IP adresses can be
A
static: given the same address every time it joins the network (websites)
dynamic: meaning it is assigned any available address when it joins the network
5
Q
IP adresses use either
A
IPv4 or IPv6
6
Q
IPv4 has how many bits
A
32 and separated by dots
7
Q
IPv6 has how many bits
A
128 and written in hex
8
Q
role of a router in a network
A
- A router sends data to a specific destination on a
network - A router can assign IP addresses
- A router can connect a local network to the internet
