Packets Flashcards
1
Q
Why do packets split data?
A
Each packet has a limited size.
2
Q
What data does a packet contain?
A
The sender’s IP address, the destination IP address, the data being sent and the order it has to be rebuilt in.
3
Q
How are packets sent through the Internet?
A
Your LAN connects to the Internet (a WAN) and sends the data to the receiver’s LAN.
4
Q
How do LAN’s stop packets affecting network performance?
A
They use a proxy to find the URL of the data.
5
Q
How do firewalls stop packets from sending restricted data?
A
They open the packet and scan it, and quarantine the packet if it contains anything malicious.
