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Which IP protocol number is used to identify Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) in an IP header?
Which IP protocol number is used to identify Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) in an IP header?
- 1
- 17
- 6 (correct)
- 2
In an IPv6 header, where can you find the IP protocol number that identifies the upper-layer protocol?
In an IPv6 header, where can you find the IP protocol number that identifies the upper-layer protocol?
- Service field
- Fragment header
- Protocol field
- Next header field (correct)
Unicast communication involves transmitting data from one source to all destinations on a network.
Unicast communication involves transmitting data from one source to all destinations on a network.
False (B)
Which of the following traffic types is best described as 'one-to-many' communication?
Which of the following traffic types is best described as 'one-to-many' communication?
The IP protocol number used to identify User Datagram Protocol (UDP) is ______.
The IP protocol number used to identify User Datagram Protocol (UDP) is ______.
Match the traffic type with its corresponding description:
Match the traffic type with its corresponding description:
What is the IP Protocol ID for Authentication Header (AH) within IPSec?
What is the IP Protocol ID for Authentication Header (AH) within IPSec?
What is the purpose of IP protocol numbers in IP headers?
What is the purpose of IP protocol numbers in IP headers?
Which protocol number is used for Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) within IPSec?
Which protocol number is used for Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) within IPSec?
IP protocol numbers are two-byte numbers used to identify transport protocols in the IP header.
IP protocol numbers are two-byte numbers used to identify transport protocols in the IP header.
Which protocol primarily focuses on secure remote login over an unsecured network?
Which protocol primarily focuses on secure remote login over an unsecured network?
The main difference between SMTP and SMTPS is that SMTPS utilizes transport layer security for secure email transmission.
The main difference between SMTP and SMTPS is that SMTPS utilizes transport layer security for secure email transmission.
What is the primary function of the Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)?
What is the primary function of the Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)?
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) uses ports ______ and 21 for transferring files between a client and a server.
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) uses ports ______ and 21 for transferring files between a client and a server.
Match the following protocols with their corresponding port numbers:
Match the following protocols with their corresponding port numbers:
A network administrator observes unusual network traffic on port 53 and suspects a DNS-related issue. What type of attack is likely occurring?
A network administrator observes unusual network traffic on port 53 and suspects a DNS-related issue. What type of attack is likely occurring?
HTTPS ensures data integrity and confidentiality by operating on port 80.
HTTPS ensures data integrity and confidentiality by operating on port 80.
What protocol is essential for synchronizing the clocks of networked devices to a universal time standard, ensuring consistent time-based operations across the network?
What protocol is essential for synchronizing the clocks of networked devices to a universal time standard, ensuring consistent time-based operations across the network?
To securely manage and monitor network devices, administrators use ______ on ports 161 and 162.
To securely manage and monitor network devices, administrators use ______ on ports 161 and 162.
Match the following protocols with their corresponding functions:
Match the following protocols with their corresponding functions:
Flashcards
IP Protocol Number
IP Protocol Number
A single-byte number that identifies transport protocols within the IP header.
Purpose of IP Protocol Numbers
Purpose of IP Protocol Numbers
Used to identify upper-level protocols within IP headers.
Location of Protocol Number
Location of Protocol Number
In IPv4, the protocol number is in the 'protocol field'. In IPv6, it's in the 'Next header' field.
ICMP
ICMP
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IGMP
IGMP
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TCP
TCP
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UDP
UDP
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IPSec
IPSec
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Unicast
Unicast
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Multicast
Multicast
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DNS
DNS
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HTTPS
HTTPS
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SFTP
SFTP
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SSH
SSH
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Study Notes
Networking Protocols & Services
- Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) is a simplified version of FTP for transferring small data amounts; it uses Port 69.
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP) transfers files between a client and server, using Ports 20/21.
- Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is an SSH extension for secure file transfer, operating on Port 22.
- Telnet is a protocol for bidirectional, interactive text communication via a virtual terminal, using Port 23.
- Secure Shell (SSH) provides a secure channel over unsecured networks for secure remote login; it uses Port 22.
- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) sends emails across the Internet, using Port 25.
- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Secure (SMTPS) secures SMTP with transport layer security on Port 587.
- Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) allows users to access and manage emails on a mail server from multiple clients, using Port 143.
- Internet Message Access Protocol Secure (IMAPS) is an encrypted version of IMAP for secure email, typically using SSL/TLS on Port 993.
- Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3) downloads emails from a server to a local client, typically removing emails from the server after downloading, and uses Port 110.
- Post Office Protocol 3 Secure (POP3S) is a secure version of POP3, adding encryption (usually SSL/TLS) to enhance email retrieval security, using Port 995.
- Domain Name System (DNS) translates domain names to IP addresses, operating on Port 53.
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configurations, using Ports 67/68.
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the foundation for data communication on the World Wide Web, using Port 80.
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is an extension of HTTP for secure communication within a web browser, using Port 443.
- Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronizes clocks of networked devices to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on Port 123.
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) manages and monitors network devices via Ports 161/162.
- Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) maintains and accesses distributed directory information services, using Port 389.
- Syslog is a standard for message logging on Port 514.
- Lightweight Directory Access Protocol over SSL (LDAPS) is LDAP over SSL/TLS for encrypted sessions, using Port 636.
- Structured Query Language (SQL) Server serves as a database server utilizing SQL for database management on Port 1433.
- Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) provides a graphical interface to connect to another computer over a network, using Port 3389.
- Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) signals and controls multimedia communication sessions, using Ports 5060/5061.
Internet Protocol (IP) Types
- IP protocol numbers in IP headers identify upper-level protocols.
- IP protocol numbers are single-byte numbers used to identify transport protocols like TCP or UDP in the IP header.
- In the IPv4 header, the protocol number is in the "protocol field."
- In IPv6, the protocol number is in a “Next header” field.
Specific IP Protocols and Their IDs
- Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) has an IP Protocol ID of 1.
- Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) has an IP Protocol ID of 2.
- Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) has an IP Protocol ID of 6.
- User Datagram Protocol (UDP) has an IP Protocol ID of 17.
- Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) does not have a specified ID given.
- Authentication Header (AH) within Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) has an IP Protocol ID of 51.
- Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) within Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) has an IP Protocol ID of 50.
- TCP and UDP are common transport protocols using 6 and 17 protocol numbers, respectively.
Traffic Types
- Unicast is one-to-one communication.
- Multicast is one-to-many communication.
- Broadcast is one-to-all communication.
- Anycast is one-to-the-best communication.
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