Module 4 - Build a Home network Flashcards
(42 cards)
Which ports on a home router are used to connect devices to the same local network?
The Ethernet/LAN ports
Which type of device is the internet port of the router commonly connected to for online access?
A cable or DSL modem
Which component of the router do the Ethernet ports connect to internally?
The internal switch portion of the router
Which port on a home router is used to connect to a different network, such as the internet?
The internet port
Which wireless technology uses the 2.4 GHz band for low-speed, short-range communications and supports one-to-many device connections?
Bluetooth
Which frequency bands are most commonly used for home wireless LAN technologies?
The Unlicensed 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Which IEEE 802.11 standards operate in the 2.4 GHz range?
802.11 b, g, ad, n
Which band of the electromagnetic spectrum includes AM broadcast radio?
Medium frequency range
Which electromagnetic spectrum band includes short-wave radio transmissions?
High frequency range
Which protocol suite is most commonly used for wired LAN communication?
The Ethernet protocol suite
Which IEEE standard family includes wireless LAN technologies using 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands?
IEEE 802.11
Which broadcast service falls within the Very High Frequency range?
FM radio
How do 802.11 devices differ from Bluetooth in terms of signal power and performance?
802.11 devices has higher power, longer range and throughput than bluetooth devices
Which IEEE 802.11 standards operate in the 5 GHz range?
802.11 a, ac, n, ad
Which wireless services are found in the Ultra High Frequency range?
Cellular 840MHz
Which frequency range is allocated for cordless phones?
900MHz to 930MHz
Which cable type is typically used for directly connecting Ethernet devices in home networks?
UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair cables)
What connector is typically pre-installed on Ethernet patch cables?
RJ-45 connectors
Which alternative technology can be used for wired connections in homes without Ethernet wall wiring?
Powerline networking
Which type of Ethernet cable is made of 4 twisted wire pairs to reduce electrical interference?
Category 5e cable
Which cable type contains a central inner conductor, insulating layer, conducting shield, and external sheath?
Coaxial cable
Which type of cable has the same diameter as a human hair and is used for high-speed long-distance digital transmission?
An optic fiber cable
Why is fiber-optic cable suitable for carrying large amounts of data?
It has very high bandwidth
Which organization is responsible for creating the technical standards used by Wi-Fi networks?
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)
