Routers and Switches 1.3

Question 1

Router

Answer 1

-connects lots of switches
-sends data packets to networks closest to their destination

Question 2

Switch

Answer 2

less important than routers
-connects each node to a network
-know all MAC addresses of all connected devices
-send data to correct computer

Question 3

HUB

Answer 3

send data to all computers
-lack of security

Question 4

Wireless access points

Answer 4

-a device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using wifi
-connect to a router via a wired network

Question 5

Wireless NICs

Answer 5

-built into every networked device that contains wireless network

Question 6

eg of wireless devices

Answer 6

-smartphones
-wireless speakers
-laptops

Question 7

Pros of wireless networks

Answer 7

-no cable
-easy to connect a new device
-portable within WAP
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Question 8

Cons of wireless networks

Answer 8

-less reliable
-can be very slow with multiple users
-connection speed decreases the further you move away from the WAP
-less secure