Topic 2 - Network Devices Flashcards
1
Q
What are protocols? Give example
A
Rules for network devices to communicate (transfer data)
E.g: TCP, HTTPS, HTTP, etc.
2
Q
What device keeps a table of ports versus physical addresses?
A
Switch
3
Q
Examples of media
A
Copper
- Unshielded twisted pair
- Shielded twisted pair
- Coaxial cable (Thinnet, Thicknet)
Glass
- Fabric optic
Air
- Infrared
- Bluetooth
- Wifi
4
Q
4 essential components of a network?
A
- End-user
- Media
- Network devices
- Protocols
5
Q
2 major problems with transmission via media?
A
Attenuation & Inteference/Noise
6
Q
Name types of network devices
A
- Repeater
- Hub (multiport repeater)
- Bridge
- Switch (multiport bridge)
- Router
- Server
