Section 15 Book ch.18 Essentials of networking Flashcards
What is full duplex
The component is talking and listening at the same time
what is half duplex?
When a component can only talk or listen one way at a time
What is wake-on-LAN?
Wakes up a computer that is asleep when certain information comes in
What is a magic packet?
a standard wake-up frame that targets a specific network interface
enables remote access to a computer that is in a power-saving state.
What are Link Lights?
indicates whether a network connection exists between the card and the network
What are the three modes link lights display
Connection
Speed
Activity
When a link light is steady what does this mean?
You have a connection
When a link light is changing color what does this mean?
Shows the speed at which data is being transfered
When a link light is flickering what does this mean?
Shows activity happening
