Networking Flashcards

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1
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Name 9 types of network hardware

A

Modem
Router
Firewall
Switch
Gateway
Bridge
Repeater
NIC (Network Interface Card)
WAP (Wireless Access Point)

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2
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What are the hardwares used for typical home network setup?

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Modem - Router

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What are the hardwares used for typical corporate network setup?

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Modem - Router/Firewall | Switch, Repeater, Wireless Access Point

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What is the use of modem?

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To modulate and demodulate transmission
Modulate - digital to analogue
Demodulate - analogue to digital

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What is the use of router?

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To manage and forward data packets to devices network

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What is the use of switch?

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Forwards data between LAN using a MAC address

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What is the use of firewall?

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A software/hardware device that checks incoming data and blocks dangerous data from entering the network

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What is the use of gateway?

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Connect the Internet to networks

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9
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What is the use of repeater?

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Receives signal and amplifies it before sending it out again

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What is the use of wireless access point?

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The access point where wireless signal are sent out and received (eg WiFi)

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What is the use of bridge?

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To connect different networks

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What is the function of protocol?

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To maintain network’s stability,
by allowing components integrating and using networks to comply with their standards so data transfer through network can be standardized

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What is PAN?

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Small network used by direct communication between devices through wired or wireless mediums (eg USB, Bluetooth, Infrared)

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