BDL 2.1 Buzzwords

Question 1

Used to connect two devices that are the same. For example, you will use a ______ when connecting a PC to another PC, a switch to another switchetc.

Answer 1

Crossover cable

Question 2

This is an IP address used to get out of your own subnet/VLAN/Network. 99% of the time the ________IP address ends in dot one(.1). You’ll sometimessee themend in (.254)

Answer 2

default gateway

Question 3

Cisco proprietary software used to simulate real network scenarios and topologies.

Answer 3

packet tracer

Question 4

Manually assigning an IP address under the IP configuration terminal for a host in Packet Tracer. This can also be done in any computer, depending on the OS. In Window’s OS for example, a static IP can be manually assigned underthe Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) Properties

Answer 4

Static IP configuration

Question 5

Used to connect different types of devices that are communicating directly. For example, when connecting a switch to a router.

Answer 5

static through cable

Question 6

Command line tool used to output the IP address, subnet mask and the default gateway assigned to a host.

Answer 6

ipconfig

Question 7

Send ICMP packets to test connectivity between two hosts. Receiving replies from both hosts will confirm that both hosts are communicating.

Answer 7

ping

Question 8

Output of the ping command run in command prompt where x.x.x.x is the IP that you are trying to reach. The reply output signifies successful connectivity and returns the number of packets sent and received.

Answer 8

reply from x.x.x.x

Question 9

ICMP response from a host that is not responding with an ICMP reply. In this case, this is a symptom that the host is not configured properly or there is something wrong in thenetwork. This is typically followed by four responses of ‘request timed out’ and signifies packet loss.

Answer 9

request timed out