4. Introducing LANs

Question 1

Three defining characteristics of LANs in contrast to WANs

Answer 1

1. Typically higher data transfer rates.
2. Smaller Geographic Area.
3. Lack of need for leased telecommunication lines.

Question 2

Name for any device that can send or receive data on a LAN

Answer 2

Hosts

Question 3

Components that allow data to travel from one point to another in a network.

Answer 3

Interconnections

Question 4

Devices like switches and routers that are responsible for data delivery between hosts.

Answer 4

Network Devices

Question 5

These form the aggregation point for LANS. They operate at the Layer 2 of the OSI model.

Answer 5

Ethernet Switches

Question 6

Sometimes called gateways, these provide a means to connect LAN segments and provide connectivity to the internet. They operate at Level 3 of the OSI model.

Answer 6

Routers

Question 7

These provide wireless connectivity to LAN devices.

They operate at Layer 2 of the OSI model

Answer 7

APs (Access Points)

Question 8

Rules that govern how data is transmitted between components of a network.

Answer 8

Protocols