Networking Flashcards
What are the seven layers of the OSI Model?
Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, Application.
What is data communication?
The process of transmitting data between devices using a medium like cables or wireless signals.
Name three common network topologies.
Star, Ring, Mesh.
What are the main types of networks?
LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), and MAN (Metropolitan Area Network).
What is WAN termination?
The point where a WAN connection ends, usually at a router or modem.
What is a virtual network?
A network where components like servers and routers are virtualized, often in cloud environments.
What is a provider link in networking?
The connection between a user’s network and their internet service provider.
What is copper cabling used for in networking?
Copper cables, like Ethernet cables, are used to transmit data through electrical signals.
What are the advantages of optical fiber?
High speed and long-distance data transmission using light signals.
Give an example of a network connector.
RJ-45 connector used for Ethernet cables.
What is the function of a network transceiver?
: It transmits and receives data over network cables or wireless connections
Why is cable management important in networking?
It keeps cables organized, reduces clutter, and prevents damage or disconnection.
What do Ethernet standards define?
The physical and data link layers for wired networks, including speeds and cabling types.
Why is binary math important in networking?
It’s used for tasks like IP addressing, subnetting, and calculating host addresses.
What is IPv4 addressing?
A system for assigning 32-bit addresses to devices on a network.
What does NAT do in networking?
NAT translates private IP addresses to a public IP address for devices accessing the internet.
What is network communication?
The exchange of data between devices over a network.
What is classful subnetting?
An older method of dividing IP addresses based on predefined classes (A, B, C).
How do you calculate the number of subnets and hosts in an IPv4 network?
By using the subnet mask to determine how many bits are used for the network and how many for hosts.
What is magic number subnetting?
A method to quickly determine subnet ranges using the “magic number” from the subnet mask.
How is IPv6 addressing different from IPv4?
IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses compared to IPv4’s 32-bit, allowing for more unique addresses.
What is the default subnet mask for IPv6?
/64 is the default subnet mask for most IPv6 networks.