13.3.1 Save Windows Network Connection Types

Question 1

Adapter card that provides one or more Ethernet ports for connecting hosts to a network so that they can exchange data over a link.

Answer 1

Network interface card

Question 2

This protocol defines the rules for and is the basis for almost all wired networks

Answer 2

Ethernet

Question 3

This is the setting for both the network adapter and switch that allows devices at each end of the cable to communicate with each other.

Answer 3

Ethernet settings (usually auto-negotiate)

Question 4

Network adapter card settings are configured in Windows using the ______________ tool.

Answer 4

Device Manager - right click and select properties, then update settings in the advanced tab.

Question 5

Other than using device manager, this is another way that you can access adapter options on a Windows device.

Answer 5

Adapter options via the status page in Network and Internet Settings.

Question 6

This is another name for the service ID for a wireless network

Answer 6

SSID (service set ID)

Question 7

If the SSID appears in the list of available networks, then that means that the access point is set to do what with that SSID?

Answer 7

Broadcast

Question 8

How does a user need to react when the SSID broadcast is suppressed?

Answer 8

Input the WLAN settings manually . From the Network and Internet page, select Wi_Fi, manage know networks, add a new network. You must know the SSID in order to attach.

Question 9

This is the most important setting on a wirelss card.

Answer 9

support for 802.11 standard that is supported by the access point.

Question 10

On a Windows machine, how do you modify settings on a wireless network card?

Answer 10

Device Manager / Wirelss network adapter properties.