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What defines a CLIENT in a computer network?
What defines a CLIENT in a computer network?
What is the main function of a SWITCH in a network?
What is the main function of a SWITCH in a network?
Which statement accurately describes a ROUTER's role?
Which statement accurately describes a ROUTER's role?
What characterizes a FIREWALL in networking?
What characterizes a FIREWALL in networking?
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How can a device function in a Peer-to-Peer network?
How can a device function in a Peer-to-Peer network?
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Study Notes
Network Fundamentals
- A network is a digital telecommunications system enabling nodes to share resources.
- A client requests services from a server.
- A server provides functions for clients.
- A single device can be both a client and a server (e.g., peer-to-peer networks).
Switches
- Switches operate at Layer 2 (Data Link Layer) and connect devices within the same local area network (LAN).
- They have multiple ports for connecting endpoints.
- They do not connect different LANs or networks over the internet.
Routers
- Routers operate at Layer 3 (Network Layer).
- They connect different LANs.
- They facilitate data transmission over the internet.
- They have fewer ports than switches.
Firewalls
- Firewalls are specialized hardware devices controlling network traffic.
- They can be positioned inside or outside a network.
- They monitor traffic according to configured rules.
- Advanced firewalls with wider filtering are called Next-Generation Firewalls.
- Host-based firewalls are software applications filtering traffic on a single computer.
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Test your knowledge of network fundamentals, including clients, servers, switches, routers, and firewalls. This quiz covers the basic components and functions of networking systems, essential for anyone interested in telecommunications.