Network Devices Flashcards
(56 cards)
What is a computer network?
A computer network is a digital telecommunications network which allows nodes to share resources.
What is a router?
A device that provides WiFi and its typically connected to a modem. It sends information from the internet to a computer, phones, and tablets, and any other wifi capability devices
what is network switch?
A network switch connects devices within a network through Ethernet. To forward traffi within a LAN
What is a firewall or Host based firewall?
Firewalls are essential components of network security, helping to protect against unauthorized access, cyberattacks, malware, and other threats
what is a server?
A server is a computer or system that provides resources, data, services, or programs to other computers, known as clients, over a network
What is another name for servers and clients?
End hosts or endpoints
True or False: 2 computers connected together make a network
True
What are examples types of network clients?
laptop, pc running windows, macbook running Os, iphone running iOS
what is a client?
A device that accesses a service made available by a server
what is a host?
the term host can refer to any type of network node
What does LAN stand for?
Local Area Network. It is not a network device itself
what is a next-generation firewall?
It combines traditional firewall features and also includes additional features like application awareness and control, integrated intrusion prevention, and cloud-delivered threat intelligence
What does CLI stand for?
Command Line Interface
What does IP stand for?
Internet protocol
What does IEEE stand for?
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer
What does UTP stand for?
Unshielded Twisted Pair
What does EMI stand for?
Electromagnetic interference
How many wires does 10Base-t (Ethernet) and 100Base-t (Fast Ethernet) use?
2 pairs ( 4 wires )
How many wires does 1000Base-t (GB Ethernet) and 10GBase-t (10 Gig Ethernet) use?
4 pairs ( 8 wires )
What Is a Straight Through Cable?
A straight through cable is a type of twisted pair cable that is used in local area networks to connect a computer to a network hub such as a router. On a straight through cable, the wired pins match
what is a Cross Over Cable?
crossover cable is a network cable used to connect two Ethernet network devices directly, such as two computers without a switch or router in between.
what is SFP transceiver?
Small Form-Factor Pluggable Transmitter
what is fiber optic cable?
Network cable that contains strands of glass fibers inside an insulated casing. They’re designed for long-distance, high-performance data networking, and telecommunications. These cable send light through glass over glass fibers
which pins does PC transmit data on?
Pins 1 and 2