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What is the main function of a router in a network?
What is the main function of a router in a network?
- Acting as a firewall to prevent unauthorized access
- Converting data packets from one protocol to another (correct)
- Assigning IP addresses to devices
- Connecting LANs to WANs using fiber optic cable
In networking, what is the purpose of a network gateway?
In networking, what is the purpose of a network gateway?
- To assign unique IP addresses to all devices
- To act as a bridge connecting LANs and WANs
- Converting data packets from one protocol to another (correct)
- To provide secure access control as a firewall
What type of cable is commonly used in wired networks and has 2 separate insulated wires twisted around each other?
What type of cable is commonly used in wired networks and has 2 separate insulated wires twisted around each other?
- Twisted pair cable (correct)
- Ethernet cable
- Fiber optic cable
- Coaxial cable
Which device typically assigns devices with unique IP addresses in a network?
Which device typically assigns devices with unique IP addresses in a network?
What is NOT a typical function of a router in a network?
What is NOT a typical function of a router in a network?
Which component can also act as routers, firewalls, or servers in a network setup?
Which component can also act as routers, firewalls, or servers in a network setup?
What type of network component connects one LAN to another LAN using the same protocol?
What type of network component connects one LAN to another LAN using the same protocol?
How do bridges determine the correct destination for data packets they receive?
How do bridges determine the correct destination for data packets they receive?
Which wireless network component effectively creates a wireless LAN by connecting devices to the network?
Which wireless network component effectively creates a wireless LAN by connecting devices to the network?
What is the primary purpose of a network gateway?
What is the primary purpose of a network gateway?
Why do larger organizations often deploy multiple Wireless Access Points (WAPs) throughout their buildings?
Why do larger organizations often deploy multiple Wireless Access Points (WAPs) throughout their buildings?
How do bridges handle data packets destined for different parts of a segmented LAN?
How do bridges handle data packets destined for different parts of a segmented LAN?
What is the main function of a network interface card (NIC) in a computer system?
What is the main function of a network interface card (NIC) in a computer system?
How does a hub differ from a switch in terms of data distribution?
How does a hub differ from a switch in terms of data distribution?
What is a unique feature of a wireless network interface card (WNIC) compared to a standard NIC?
What is a unique feature of a wireless network interface card (WNIC) compared to a standard NIC?
Which networking component performs the function of efficiently distributing data packets within a network?
Which networking component performs the function of efficiently distributing data packets within a network?
What role does a MAC address play in the networking context?
What role does a MAC address play in the networking context?
In terms of security and bandwidth efficiency, why are switches preferred over hubs in networking setups?
In terms of security and bandwidth efficiency, why are switches preferred over hubs in networking setups?
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