Interfaces & Cables Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is an RJ-45
A Registered Jack is a common type of connector used for Ethernet networking. The 45 refers to the specific interface standard.
What is Ethernet?
A collection of networking protocols and standards.
What is a Bit?
A Binary Digit is a value represented by either a 0 or a 1.
What is a Byte?
A group of 8 Bits
What is speed measured in Networking?
Bits per second
1 Kilobit is equal to how many bits?
1000 bits ( 1 Thousand Bits)
1 Megabit is equal to how many bits?
1,000,000 bits ( 1 Million Bits)
1 Gigabit is equal to how many bits?
1,000,000,000 bits ( 1Billion Bits)
1 Terabit is equal to how many bits?
1,000,000,000,000 bits ( 1 Trillion Bits)
What is the IEEE?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
What are UTP Cables?
Unshielded Twisted Pairs are the copper cables used for Ethernet Standards.
What does TX represent in Networking?
Transmit
What does RX represent in Networking?
Receive
Which pins do Routers Transmit Data?
Pins 1 and 2
Which pins do Routers Receive data?
Pins 3 and 6
Which pins do Firewalls Transmit data?
Pins 1 and 2
Which pins do PC’s Transmit data?
Pins 1 and 2
Which pins do PC’s Receive data?
Pins 3 and 6
Which pins do Switches Transmit data?
Pins 3 and 6
Which pins do Switches Receive data?
Pins 1 and 2
What is Auto-MDIX?
Automatic Medium Dependent Interface Crossover automatically detects and configures the pins needed to Transmit and Receive data.
What is Full-Duplex Tranmission?
Allows data to be transmitted and received in both directions at the same time.
What is Bidirectional?
Data can be transmitted and received in both directions.
What is a Fiber Optic Cable?
A type of Etherent cable that transmits data using pulses of light.
