14. Internet Connections Flashcards
In broadband cable service what device is used to modulate and demodulator a signal?
Cable modem
What are some of the characteristics of Asymmetric DSL?
Provide more download than upload and phone connectivity and internet service can coexist on the same phone line
What are the characteristics of TC?
Central location for wiring equipment and devices within a building
What are the characteristics of MDF?
Manages telecommunications wiring between external Telco lines and internal network devices.
What are the characteristics of Punch Block?
Connection method for telephone and network wires using insulation displacement.
What are some of the characteristics of satellites?
Connectivity can be expensive and data transmission occurs over long distances, and it is commonly used in remote regions where connectivity options are limited.
What is a 110 wiring block most commonly used for?
Cat-5 systems and structured wiring
The IP address on your client system is 169.254.0.16 and the subnet mask is 255.255.0.0
How does this relate to the recent inability to access the internet?
The system needs the correct IP configuration from DHCP
What are cellular technologies such as 3G services used for?
Texting,
Digital data,
Phone service,
Which scenario would a toner probe be most useful for?
Determining where the other end of a wire is located.
At what speed could a dial-up modem typically connect at?
56 Kbps
What are common reasons for slow transfer speeds on a wireless network?
Low signal strength and too much noise
Which tool is provided to remove the protective coating from a cable?
Wire stripper
Which of the following are correct about line of sight?
It is known to exhibit the Fresnel effect.
It applies to microwave connections.
What is the purpose of using loopback plugs?
To test sending and receiving activity of ports.
