Network Devices Flashcards
1
Q
What his a router inside of a switch sometimes called?
A
Layer 3 Switches
2
Q
What does a Router do?
A
Routes traffic between IP subnets
3
Q
What does a Switch do?
A
Forwards traffic based on the MAC address of a device.
4
Q
What does ASIC stand for?
A
Application-specific integrated circuit
5
Q
What type of Switch is commonly used in offices?
A
Managed Switch
6
Q
What are characteristics of a Managed Switch?
A
VLAN support, Traffic Prioritization, Redundancy support, Port Mirroring, and External Management
7
Q
What does an Access Point do?
A
It’s a wireless access point for devices to connect to
8
Q
What type of cable would be used to connect a Patch Panel to a Switch?
A
RJ-45
