Networking: OSI Model and Devices
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What is the main function of a router in a network?

  • Manages network security through encrypted tunnels.
  • Connects devices within a LAN and facilitates communication.
  • Converts data into different electrical signals for transmission.
  • Directs data packets between different networks. (correct)
  • At which OSI layer does a switch primarily operate?

  • Layer 2 (Data Link Layer) (correct)
  • Layer 4 (Transport Layer)
  • Layer 3 (Network Layer)
  • Layer 1 (Physical Layer)
  • Which of the following best defines fault tolerance in networking?

  • The implementation of geographical data replication.
  • The capacity to continue functioning despite a component failure. (correct)
  • The process of encrypting data to safeguard against breaches.
  • The ability to optimize performance using multipath routing.
  • What is the role of a Network Interface Card (NIC) in data transmission?

    <p>To convert data into signals for network transmission. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is utilized by routers to determine the best path for data packets?

    <p>BGP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function does redundancy provide in fault tolerance?

    <p>It avoids single points of failure in a network. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of using a VPN?

    <p>Encrypts data to protect it from eavesdropping. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a switch use MAC addresses?

    <p>To forward frames within the same network. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a use case for a VPN?

    <p>Increasing local network speed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does load balancing achieve in a network?

    <p>It ensures even distribution of traffic across connections. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    What is a Router?

    A network device that connects multiple networks and directs data packets between them, allowing communication between devices on different networks.

    What is a Switch?

    A network device that connects devices within a single network (e.g., a local area network) and allows communication between them.

    What is a Network Interface Card (NIC)?

    A hardware component that connects a device to a network, converting data into signals for transmission and vice versa.

    What is Fault Tolerance in networking?

    The ability of a network to continue operating even if one of its components fails.

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    How is Redundancy used for Fault Tolerance?

    A technique that uses multiple devices and paths to prevent a single point of failure from disrupting the network.

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    How is Load Balancing used for Fault Tolerance?

    A technique that distributes network traffic across multiple servers or connections, ensuring continuous availability.

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    What are Failover Mechanisms?

    A mechanism that automatically switches to a backup device or path if the primary one fails, ensuring uninterrupted network access.

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    How does RAID contribute to Fault Tolerance?

    A technology that protects data storage by creating copies of data across multiple drives, ensuring data integrity even if one drive fails.

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    What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

    A secure, encrypted tunnel that connects a device to a network over the internet, protecting data from eavesdropping and hiding the user's location.

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    What are the Use Cases of a VPN?

    A VPN allows remote access to private networks, bypassing geographical restrictions on content and enhancing user privacy.

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    Study Notes

    Routers and Switches: OSI Layers and Forwarding Decisions

    • Routers connect multiple networks, directing data packets between them. They operate at Layer 3 (Network Layer) of the OSI model.
    • Routers use IP addresses and routing tables (using protocols like OSPF, BGP, or RIP) to determine the best path for a packet to its destination.
    • Switches connect devices within a single network (e.g., a LAN). They primarily operate at Layer 2 (Data Link Layer) but can also function at Layer 3.
    • Switches use MAC addresses to forward data frames within the same network, ensuring that frames reach the correct destination device.

    Network Interface Card (NIC)

    • A NIC is a hardware component that provides the physical and logical interface for connecting to a network.
    • It converts data from a device's signals to electrical, optical, or radio signals for transmission over the network (and vice versa).

    Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

    • A VPN creates a secure, encrypted tunnel between a device and a network over the Internet.
    • VPNs protect data by encrypting it, hiding user IP addresses and locations, and improving access to certain sites. This helps with privacy and bypassing geographic restrictions.

    Fault Tolerance in Networks

    • Fault tolerance is a network's ability to continue functioning despite a component failure.
    • Redundancy (using multiple network devices) and load balancing (distributing traffic across connections), together with failover mechanisms, are used for fault tolerance.

    RAID and High Availability Protocols

    • RAID protects data storage by replicating data across multiple drives.
    • High Availability protocols like HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol) and VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) are examples of protocols that are used for fault tolerance.

    Packet-Switched Network Operation

    • A packet-switched network breaks data into smaller packets.
    • Each packet contains source and destination IP addresses.
    • Packets are routed independently to their destinations based on network conditions.
    • At the destination, packets are reassembled into the original data.
    • This approach is efficient for bandwidth usage and adaptable to network fluctuations.

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    This quiz covers essential networking concepts such as routers, switches, and Network Interface Cards (NICs). It delves into how these devices function at different OSI layers and discusses the roles of VPNs in secure communications. Test your understanding of these key networking principles.

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