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Which of the following is NOT a component of a wireless router?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a wireless router?
- Modem (correct)
- Router
- Switch
- Access point
What does the term 'network' mean in the computer world?
What does the term 'network' mean in the computer world?
- A single connected computer
- A computer program
- A group of connected computers (correct)
- A computer peripheral
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of networking?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of networking?
- Improved communications
- Reduced cost of peripherals
- Improved security
- Increased power consumption (correct)
What is the main function of a router?
What is the main function of a router?
Which of the following is NOT a common networking device?
Which of the following is NOT a common networking device?
What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN?
What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN?
How do hosts connect to a LAN?
How do hosts connect to a LAN?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a wireless router?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a wireless router?
What is the main function of a switch?
What is the main function of a switch?
Which of the following is NOT a common networking device?
Which of the following is NOT a common networking device?
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for the reliable and error-free transmission of frames between nodes on the same network?
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for the reliable and error-free transmission of frames between nodes on the same network?
Which layer of the OSI model manages logical addressing and routing of data packets between different networks?
Which layer of the OSI model manages logical addressing and routing of data packets between different networks?
Which layer of the OSI model ensures reliable delivery of data across the network?
Which layer of the OSI model ensures reliable delivery of data across the network?
Which layer of the OSI model establishes, manages, and terminates connections between applications?
Which layer of the OSI model establishes, manages, and terminates connections between applications?
Which layer of the OSI model deals with the representation and formatting of data for application layer consumption?
Which layer of the OSI model deals with the representation and formatting of data for application layer consumption?
Which layer of the OSI model provides a user interface for network services and applications?
Which layer of the OSI model provides a user interface for network services and applications?
Which network architecture is decentralized and lacks centralized management?
Which network architecture is decentralized and lacks centralized management?
Which network architecture is the most common type and provides centralized management and administration?
Which network architecture is the most common type and provides centralized management and administration?
What device connects multiple LANs together?
What device connects multiple LANs together?
What type of network connects multiple LANs over a larger geographic area, often spanning cities or countries?
What type of network connects multiple LANs over a larger geographic area, often spanning cities or countries?
A wireless router combines a router, switch, and access point into one device.
A wireless router combines a router, switch, and access point into one device.
Wireless routers are suitable for enterprise use due to their high performance and reliability.
Wireless routers are suitable for enterprise use due to their high performance and reliability.
A network refers to two or more connected computers that can share resources like data and applications.
A network refers to two or more connected computers that can share resources like data and applications.
Networking facilitates efficient and seamless communication between devices and users.
Networking facilitates efficient and seamless communication between devices and users.
Improved security is not a benefit of networking.
Improved security is not a benefit of networking.
A router connects multiple networks and forwards data packets between them.
A router connects multiple networks and forwards data packets between them.
Hosts are client devices that access resources on a network.
Hosts are client devices that access resources on a network.
The two main classifications of networks are Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wireless Area Networks (WANs).
The two main classifications of networks are Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wireless Area Networks (WANs).
A LAN is usually restricted to spanning a particular geographic location.
A LAN is usually restricted to spanning a particular geographic location.
Hosts connect to a LAN through hubs.
Hosts connect to a LAN through hubs.
True or false: Routers are used to connect LANs together?
True or false: Routers are used to connect LANs together?
True or false: Layer 3 switches can also connect multiple LANs together?
True or false: Layer 3 switches can also connect multiple LANs together?
True or false: WAN stands for Wide Area Network?
True or false: WAN stands for Wide Area Network?
True or false: MPLS is a switching mechanism that imposes labels to data and then uses those labels to forward data when the data arrives at the MPLS network?
True or false: MPLS is a switching mechanism that imposes labels to data and then uses those labels to forward data when the data arrives at the MPLS network?
True or false: Peer-to-Peer networks are commonly used due to the lack of centralized management?
True or false: Peer-to-Peer networks are commonly used due to the lack of centralized management?
True or false: Client-Server networks use single sign-on (SSO) in most cases through active directory?
True or false: Client-Server networks use single sign-on (SSO) in most cases through active directory?
True or false: The OSI model consists of seven layers that define different aspects of network functionality?
True or false: The OSI model consists of seven layers that define different aspects of network functionality?
True or false: The Data Link layer is responsible for the reliable and error-free transmission of frames between nodes on the same network?
True or false: The Data Link layer is responsible for the reliable and error-free transmission of frames between nodes on the same network?
True or false: The Transport layer ensures reliable delivery of data across the network?
True or false: The Transport layer ensures reliable delivery of data across the network?
True or false: The Application layer provides a user interface for network services and applications?
True or false: The Application layer provides a user interface for network services and applications?
What is the main function of a wireless router?
What is the main function of a wireless router?
What are the two main classifications of networks?
What are the two main classifications of networks?
What is a LAN?
What is a LAN?
What is the importance of networking?
What is the importance of networking?
What are the benefits of networks?
What are the benefits of networks?
What is the main function of a router?
What is the main function of a router?
What is the main function of a switch?
What is the main function of a switch?
What are hosts and servers in the context of networks?
What are hosts and servers in the context of networks?
What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN?
What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN?
How do hosts connect to a LAN?
How do hosts connect to a LAN?
What is the purpose of routers in networking?
What is the purpose of routers in networking?
What is the main function of Layer 3 switches?
What is the main function of Layer 3 switches?
What is the purpose of WANs?
What is the purpose of WANs?
What is MPLS?
What is MPLS?
What are the two network architectures discussed in the text?
What are the two network architectures discussed in the text?
Describe the Peer-to-Peer network architecture.
Describe the Peer-to-Peer network architecture.
Describe the Client-Server network architecture.
Describe the Client-Server network architecture.
What is the purpose of the OSI model?
What is the purpose of the OSI model?
What is the function of Layer 1 (Physical) of the OSI model?
What is the function of Layer 1 (Physical) of the OSI model?
What is the function of Layer 2 (Data Link) of the OSI model?
What is the function of Layer 2 (Data Link) of the OSI model?
Wireless routers are consumer devices that combine a router, switch and access point into one device. Not suitable for enterprise due to lower performance and a single point of ______.
Wireless routers are consumer devices that combine a router, switch and access point into one device. Not suitable for enterprise due to lower performance and a single point of ______.
In the computer world, the term network means two or more connected computers that can share resources like data and applications, office machines, an Internet connection, or some combination ______ these.
In the computer world, the term network means two or more connected computers that can share resources like data and applications, office machines, an Internet connection, or some combination ______ these.
Facilitates efficient and seamless communication between devices and users. Enables collaboration, data sharing, and resource optimization. Essential for businesses, organizations, and individuals in the modern ______.
Facilitates efficient and seamless communication between devices and users. Enables collaboration, data sharing, and resource optimization. Essential for businesses, organizations, and individuals in the modern ______.
Improved ______.
Improved ______.
Improved ______.
Improved ______.
More Workplace ______.
More Workplace ______.
Reduced Cost of ______.
Reduced Cost of ______.
Centralized ______.
Centralized ______.
A local area network (LAN) is usually restricted to spanning a particular geographic ______.
A local area network (LAN) is usually restricted to spanning a particular geographic ______.
Hosts connect to a LAN ______ hubs.
Hosts connect to a LAN ______ hubs.
Hosts typically connect by ______ connections through a patch connection at their desk that connects through a patch panel to a port on a switch.
Hosts typically connect by ______ connections through a patch connection at their desk that connects through a patch panel to a port on a switch.
Hosts also commonly connect by using ______ (Radio) to an Access point that is connected to a switch.
Hosts also commonly connect by using ______ (Radio) to an Access point that is connected to a switch.
How do we connect LANs together? The answer is ______.
How do we connect LANs together? The answer is ______.
Layer 3 switches can also connect multiple LANs together. How do we connect LANs together cont.
Layer 3 switches can also connect multiple LANs together. How do we connect LANs together cont.
A WAN is a network connecting multiple LANs over a larger geographic area, often spanning cities or countries. Examples: Internet, MPLS WAN Internet Example MPLS Branch Offices Corporate Office MPLS Network Logical Connections Between Sites Each router assigns labels to data when the data heads toward the MPLS cloud. MPLS is a switching mechanism that imposes labels (numbers) to data and then uses those labels to forward data when the data arrives at the MPLS network.
A WAN is a network connecting multiple LANs over a larger geographic area, often spanning cities or countries. Examples: Internet, MPLS WAN Internet Example MPLS Branch Offices Corporate Office MPLS Network Logical Connections Between Sites Each router assigns labels to data when the data heads toward the MPLS cloud. MPLS is a switching mechanism that imposes labels (numbers) to data and then uses those labels to forward data when the data arrives at the MPLS network.
The two network architectures we are going to discuss are… – ______ Networks – Client-Server Networks
The two network architectures we are going to discuss are… – ______ Networks – Client-Server Networks
A decentralized network architecture where participants (peers) directly communicate and share resources without a centralized server. Not commonly used due to the lack of centralized management.
A decentralized network architecture where participants (peers) directly communicate and share resources without a centralized server. Not commonly used due to the lack of centralized management.
The most common type of network. Uses SSO (single sign-on) in most cases through active directory. Provides centralized management and administration.
The most common type of network. Uses SSO (single sign-on) in most cases through active directory. Provides centralized management and administration.
Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Provides a framework for understanding network communication. Consists of seven layers that define different aspects of network functionality.
Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Provides a framework for understanding network communication. Consists of seven layers that define different aspects of network functionality.
Layer 1 – ______ Layer 2 – Data link Layer 3 – Network Layer 4 – Transport Layer 5 – Session Layer 6 – Presentation Layer 7 – Application.
Layer 1 – ______ Layer 2 – Data link Layer 3 – Network Layer 4 – Transport Layer 5 – Session Layer 6 – Presentation Layer 7 – Application.