Network Knowledge Flashcards
1
Q
What is a protocol and example
A
A set of rules defining how two computers communicate with each other
Https or http
2
Q
What are the use of proxies
A
Privacy of user is protected and they remain anonymous
3
Q
What’s a NIC
A
Network interface card , required to connect a device to a network
4
Q
What’s a switch
A
Device used to direct flow of data across a network
5
Q
What’s a wap
A
Wireless access point
Combined with a router to enable internet access
6
Q
What are routers used for
A
To connect two or more networks together
7
Q
When are gateways used
A
When protocols are not the same between networks
