Network Implementation Flashcards
What does ADSL stand for?
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
What is the function of an AP?
A device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network
What is ATM in networking?
Asynchronous Transfer Mode
What does CAT refer to in Ethernet cabling?
Category
What technology does CWDM represent?
Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing
What is DWDM?
Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing
What type of technology is DSL?
Digital Subscriber Line
What does EUI stand for?
Extended Unique Identifier
What is FCoE?
Fibre Channel over Ethernet
What is the purpose of FTP?
A protocol for transferring files
What does HDMI stand for?
High-Definition Multimedia Interface
What is iSCSI used for?
A storage networking protocol
What does LACP stand for?
Link Aggregation Control Protocol
What is a LAN?
Local Area Network
What does MAN stand for?
Metropolitan Area Network
What is the function of MDIX?
Allows Ethernet ports to automatically detect and correct wiring errors
What does NAS stand for?
Network Attached Storage
What is the role of a NIC?
A hardware component that allows a computer to connect to a network
What does PoE allow Ethernet cables to do?
Carry electrical power
What is PPP?
Point-to-Point Protocol
What does PPPoE stand for?
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
What is RJ in telecommunications?
Registered Jack
What does SAN stand for?
Storage Area Network
What is SDN?
Software-Defined Networking