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What is the function of a firewall in a network?

  • To connect internal and external networks
  • To monitor and control network traffic based on security rules (correct)
  • To prioritize network traffic for better performance
  • To provide a wireless connection for devices

What role do Access Points (APs) play in a network?

  • They act as a bridge between wireless devices and a wired network (correct)
  • They prevent unauthorized access to the network
  • They connect multiple wireless networks together
  • They supply power to wireless devices

What is the primary function of WLAN devices?

  • To provide a physical connection to the internet
  • To extend the battery life of connected devices
  • To connect wireless devices to the network (correct)
  • To serve as a security system for wireless communication

What is the primary responsibility of the Application Layer in networking?

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Which of the following does a router normally use when making a decision about routing TCP/IP packets?

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What is the primary function of the Session Layer in the OSI model?

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What are the major functions of the Transport Layer in the OSI model?

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Which features are associated with TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)?

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Which protocol is known for faster data transmission?

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When is NAT (Network Address Translation) typically used?

<p>When private IPs need to share a limited number of public IPs for internet access (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Static NAT accomplish?

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Which NAT type is most commonly used due to its efficiency and cost-effectiveness?

<p>Overloading (PAT/NAT Overload) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Outside global' in NAT?

<p>The public IP address of an external destination host (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the command ip nat inside source static 10.1.1.1 170.46.2.2 accomplish in Static NAT configuration?

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What is the function of the 'overload' keyword in a PAT configuration?

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What does the creation of a NAT pool named 'todd' enable in Dynamic NAT?

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Which of the following is the shortest valid abbreviation for FE80:0000:0000:0123?

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Which command would you place on an interface on a private network?

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Flashcards

Firewall Function

Monitors and controls network traffic based on security rules.

Access Point (AP) Role

Acts as a bridge between wireless devices and a wired network.

WLAN Device Function

Connects wireless devices to the network.

Application Layer Responsibility

Provides an interface for users to interact with application services.

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Router Routing Decision

A router uses the destination IP address to route TCP/IP packets.

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Session Layer Function

To establish, maintain, and terminate sessions.

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Transport Layer Functions

Data Transfer Management, Reliable Delivery, Error Detection and Correction.

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TCP Features

Connection-Oriented, Error Checking, Reliable Delivery.

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Faster Data Protocol?

UDP is known for faster data transmission.

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When to Use NAT

When private IPs need to share a limited number of public IPs for internet access.

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Static NAT

Links one local IP address to one global IP address.

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Most Common NAT Type

Overloading (PAT/NAT Overload)

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'Outside global' meaning in NAT

The actual Internet address, such as the address of the router connected to the ISP

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Static NAT Command

It maps the inside local IP 10.1.1.1 to the outside global IP 170.46.2.2

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Overload Keyword Function

It shares one IP address across many devices

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NAT Pool

It allows internal users to access the Internet using a range of public IP addresses

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Shortest IPv6 Abbreviation

FE80::123

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Private Network Command

ip nat inside

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Study Notes

  • Network firewalls monitor and control network traffic based on security rules.
  • Access Points (APs) act as a bridge between wireless devices and a wired network.
  • The primary function of WLAN devices is to connect wireless devices to the network.
  • The Application Layer's main job is to provide an interface for users to interact with application services.
  • Routers use the Destination IP address when routing TCP/IP packets.
  • The Session Layer in the OSI model primarily establishes, maintains, and terminates sessions.
  • Major functions of the Transport Layer in the OSI model include data transfer management, reliable delivery, error detection, and correction.
  • Key features of TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) are connection-oriented communication, error checking, and reliable delivery.
  • UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is known for faster data transmission.
  • NAT (Network Address Translation) is typically used when private IPs need to share a limited number of public IPs for internet access.
  • Static NAT links one local IP address to one global IP address.
  • Overloading (PAT/NAT Overload) is the most commonly used NAT type because of its efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • In NAT, "Outside global" refers to the IP address assigned to an internal device after translation.
  • In static NAT configuration, the command ip nat inside source static 10.1.1.1 170.46.2.2 maps the inside local IP 10.1.1.1 to the outside global IP 170.46.2.2.
  • The overload keyword in a PAT configuration shares one IP address across many devices.
  • Creating a NAT pool named 'todd' enables internal users to access the Internet using a range of public IP addresses in Dynamic NAT.
  • FE8::123 is the shortest valid abbreviation for FE80:0000:0000:0123.
  • The command ip nat inside would be placed on an interface on a private network.

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