Networking Devices: Types and Functions

Connect devices in a network by copying packets to all ports

Layer 2

By looking at the MAC address

<p>Unique identifier for a NIC</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Switches forward data based on MAC addresses, hubs broadcast to all ports</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By device manufacturers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An Ethernet cable connects devices like PCs, routers, and switches within a local area network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A crossover Ethernet cable is used to connect computing devices directly, such as two computers or two switches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A straight through cable is used for most purposes and connects different types of devices, while a crossover cable is used to connect similar devices directly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A NIC is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to a computer network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A hub is a networking device that connects multiple devices in a network, but it operates at the physical layer of the OSI model and does not manage data traffic efficiently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A router connects different networks and forwards data between them, while a switch connects devices within the same network and forwards data based on MAC addresses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A router forwards data packets between computer networks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A modem converts data from a digital format to one suitable for a transmission medium like telephone lines or radio.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A switch can read IP addresses and route data within a network, while a hub simply exchanges data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The MAC address of a device can be viewed using the command 'ipconfig /all'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A hub is used to exchange data within a local area network (LAN).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A router forwards data packets based on IP addresses to reach their destination nodes.</p> Signup and view all the answers