what im bad at in networks Flashcards
1
Q
name all the hardware for LAN needed to know
A
Router
WAP
NIC
Hub/switch
2
Q
what does a router do?
A
recieves packets
directs packets to destination and other computers
3
Q
what does a switch do
A
innterconectoon device (connects deivices) via mac addresses
recievs traffic directs it to destination
creates list of devices connected as it recieves signals
4
Q
what ethernet also known as
A
twistsed pair
5
Q
Pros to peer-peer server
A
cheap
no special software needed
fault tolerant
no reliance
6
Q
pros to cloud
A
collaboration
autobackup
easy to increase
uses very little hard drive
7
Q
how is WAN connected
A
cables
satelites
8
Q
factors that affect performance
A
amount of data collisions interference (like microwaves/ walls in the way) bandwidth avaliable current users wired/wireless
9
Q
name all 4 layers
A
Application
Transport
network
data link
